What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Singer's recovery period" from April 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Singer's recovery period”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

VOCALREST

Letters9

Starts withV

Ends withT

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 27, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Singer's recovery period” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 27, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with V and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Singer's recovery period” clue?+

The answer is VOCALREST (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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