Crossword clue

“1957 rock ’n' roll classic suggested by this puzzle's circled letters”

This clue appeared as 57-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The answer has 16 letters.

Answer · 16 lettersFirst appearance
GREATBALLSOFFIRE
Letters16
Starts withG
Ends withE
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 11, 202616 letters→

About this clue

The clue “1957 rock ’n' roll classic suggested by this puzzle's circled letters” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 11, 2026 as 57-Across. Its answer is a 16-letter phrase that starts with G and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “1957 rock ’n' roll classic suggested by this puzzle's circled letters” clue?+

The answer is GREATBALLSOFFIRE (16 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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