Voices of the Sixties

A 13×13 crossword puzzle.

Released Monday, 29 June 2026

Aretha Franklin’s 1967 cover of Otis Redding’s “Respect” turned a soul song into a feminist and civil-rights anthem, earning her the lifelong nickname “Queen of Soul.”

Rated 4.5 out of 5

Average solve time 15:46

Clues

  • 1a: Squad (4)
  • 5a: ___ Bunt, villainess in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" (4)
  • 9a: Sign after Cancer (3)
  • 12a: Bears, in Latin (4)
  • 13a: Champagne brand (4)

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