Investigative journalist __ B. Wells (3)

I believe the answer is:

ida

(Other definitions for ida that I've seen before include "Cretan mount" , "Poetic princess" , "Cretan mountain - Gilbert and Sullivan princess" , "Woman" , "Girl's name; aid (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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