What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Basic drumming pattern" from April 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Basic drumming pattern”

This clue appeared as 73-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

PARADIDDLE

Letters10

Starts withP

Ends withE

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 12, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Basic drumming pattern” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 12, 2026 as 73-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Basic drumming pattern” clue?+

The answer is PARADIDDLE (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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