With 45-Across, “Does the name contain a vegetable?” YES. “Is it a band fronted by Billy Corgan?” YES!

With 45-Across, “Does the name contain a vegetable?” YES. “Is it a band fronted by Billy Corgan?” YES! - SMASHING
With 45-Across, "Does the name contain a vegetable?" YES. "Is it a band fronted by Billy Corgan?" YES!

The answer to this crossword question is “PUMPKIN.” The clue with 45-Across indicates that the name being referred to contains a vegetable, and the answer is revealed to be “YES.” The next part of the clue asks if the group being referenced is a band fronted by Billy Corgan, and again the answer is revealed to be “YES!” This tells us that the name being referred to is “The Smashing Pumpkins,” a popular rock band that was helmed by singer/songwriter Billy Corgan. Therefore, the final word in the answer to this crossword is “SMASHING.”

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