Crossword clue

“Short piece of classical music”

This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
SONATINA
Letters8
Starts withS
Ends withA
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 26, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Short piece of classical music” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 26, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with S and ends with A, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Short piece of classical music” clue?+

The answer is SONATINA (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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