Crossword clue

“Opportunity for a choral understudy?”

This clue appeared as 36-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
STANZACHANCE
Letters12
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 8, 202612 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Opportunity for a choral understudy?” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 8, 2026 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with S 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 “Opportunity for a choral understudy?” clue?+

The answer is STANZACHANCE (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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