Crossword Genius

Soccer star Messi (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lionel

'soccer star messi' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for lionel that I've seen before include "- Bart, (Oliver!)" , "Guy" , "Oil Len badly for another man" , "-- Bart; -- Richie" , "Blair possibly" .)

I've seen this clue in the New York Times, the LA Times, the Universal, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and the L.A. Times Daily.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.