This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 26, 2026 (14 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 8 squares
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SONATINA as a word: A musical composition resembling a sonata but shorter or simpler.
SONATINA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 20, 2026.
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