| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname for New Orleans | New York Times Midi | 21 Sep 2026 |
| An informal name for New Orleans | The Times Specialist Sunday | 16 Mar 2025 |
| NOLA nickname | ||
| City nickname that's also the golfer Ernie Els's nickname | ||
| Louisiana nickname | ||
| Louisiana nickname | ||
| "King Creole" setting | ||
| Nickname for 31-Across |