Short answer: The clue “Where I come from” typically refers to the artist Patty Griffin in recent crossword solutions, but exact answers can vary by puzzle and date. Details and context
- Several crossword databases and puzzle recaps around late 2025 list the 12-letter answer for the clue “Where I come from” artist as PATTY GRIFFIN. This appears in discussions and solution lists tied to USA Today crosswords around November 2025 [source summaries indicate the 12-letter name Patty Griffin as the latest solution], which would fit the clue if the grid requires a 12-letter entry without spaces.
- Patty Griffin is an American singer-songwriter known for folk/alternative country, with a career spanning multiple albums since the 1990s. If your puzzle uses a different region or date, other 12-letter artists could appear, but the most commonly cited answer for this exact clue in recent puzzles is PATTYGRIFFIN (no space) to fit a 12-letter slot.
What to do if your puzzle differs
- If your crossword grid uses a space for first and last name, the entry might be "Patty Griffin" with a space; some crosswords still accept the compact form in the answer key.
- If the clue is part of a themed puzzle or a local newspaper with a different reference, the answer could vary. In that case, check the puzzle’s other surrounding clues for confirmation, or share the exact grid pattern and letter intersections to confirm.
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