This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ C
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About the answer
MUSIC as a word: A series of sounds organized in time, usually employing some combination of harmony, melody, rhythm, tempo, etc., often to convey a mood; An art form, created by organizing pitch, rhythm, and sounds made using musical instruments and/or singing.
MUSIC has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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