Crossword clue
“Illegal musical recording, e.g.”
This clue appeared as 33-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 15, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
BOOTLEGLetters7
Starts withB
Ends withG
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Illegal musical recording, e.g.” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 15, 2025 as 33-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with B and ends with G, 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 “Illegal musical recording, e.g.” clue?+
The answer is BOOTLEG (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 15, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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