"Wicked" director Jon M. ___ — CHU — New York Times Daily on January 11, 2026

Why does Chu fit this clue?

This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where the blank stands for the last name of a real person. Jon M. Chu is an American film director best known for big, visually splashy productions. He directed the 2024 film adaptation of the Broadway musical 'Wicked,' starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. His other well-known credits include 'Crazy Rich Asians' and 'In the Heights,' cementing his reputation as a director of large-scale, music-driven films.

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The clue "Wicked" director Jon M. ___ has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.

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All clues from the New York Times Daily, Jan 11, 2026 crossword

The New York Times Daily for January 11, 2026 titled “It's All Greek” was published by Dylan Schiff and has 140 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.

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What is the answer to "Wicked" director Jon M. ___?

The answer is Chu (3 letters).

Where did this clue appear?

This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on January 11, 2026.

How many letters does the answer to "Wicked" director Jon M. ___ have?

The answer has 3 letters: Chu.

How many times has "Wicked" director Jon M. ___ appeared as a crossword clue?

This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Daily on May 30, 2026.

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