Crossword clue

“"The Thrill Is Gone" musician, 1970”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 29, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
BBKING
Letters6
Starts withB
Ends withG
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 29, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"The Thrill Is Gone" musician, 1970” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 29, 2025 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with B and ends with G, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"The Thrill Is Gone" musician, 1970” clue?+

The answer is BBKING (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 29, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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