Actress Washington of "Scandal"

Published by Naitik Mehta · March 9, 2026

Stuck on the clue Actress Washington of "Scandal" from the New York Times Mini for March 9, 2026? We have the correct 5-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?

Clue

Actress Washington of "Scandal" (5)

Answer

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The answer to Actress Washington of "Scandal" is Kerry Washington (5 letters).

Why does Kerry Washington fit this clue?

This clue works as a direct definition by naming a real person through her profession and a famous role. Kerry Washington is an American actress best known for playing Olivia Pope, a powerful political fixer, in the ABC drama "Scandal," which ran from 2012 to 2018. The clue asks only for her first name, KERRY, which is the five-letter answer that fits the grid. Washington's performance in "Scandal" made her one of the most recognized faces on television and earned her multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.

What does Actress Washington of "Scandal" mean?

We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.

Actress

noun

•a female performer who acts in plays, movies, or television shows

Scandal

noun

•a popular political drama TV series that aired from 2012-2018

Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 5-down in the New York Times Mini on March 9, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.

NYT Mini — Mar 9, 2026

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What does Kerry Washington mean?

proper noun

•American actress known for her starring role as Olivia Pope in the TV series 'Scandal' and other film and television work

How to use Kerry Washington in a sentence

Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Kerry Washington.

•“Kerry Washington starred as Olivia Pope in the hit political drama series 'Scandal' from 2012 to 2018.”

•“Kerry Washington received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Anita Hill in the HBO film 'Confirmation'.”

•“Many young actresses cite Kerry Washington as an inspiration for breaking barriers in Hollywood and representing strong women of color on screen.”

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What is the answer to Actress Washington of "Scandal"?
The answer is Kerry Washington (5 letters).
Where did this clue appear?
This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 9, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to Actress Washington of "Scandal" have?
The answer has 5 letters: Kerry Washington.

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