Crossword clue

“New wave band with the hit "Whip It"”

This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
DEVO
Letters4
Starts withD
Ends withO
Vowels2

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The clue “New wave band with the hit "Whip It"” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 16, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with O.

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What is the answer to the “New wave band with the hit "Whip It"” clue?+

The answer is DEVO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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