This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ A
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OPERA as a word: (music) A theatrical work, combining drama, music, song and sometimes dance; (music) The genre of such works, the art of composing operas.
OPERA has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 8, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
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- Work of Bellini or Bizet
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