Crossword clue

“17-, 29-, 45- and 56-Across”

This clue appeared as 66-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SONGS
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1

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About this clue

The clue “17-, 29-, 45- and 56-Across” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 18, 2026 as 66-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “17-, 29-, 45- and 56-Across” clue?+

The answer is SONGS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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