Crossword clue

“1972 song by Elton John”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 19, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
TINYDANCER
Letters10
Starts withT
Ends withR
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 19, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “1972 song by Elton John” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 19, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with T and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “1972 song by Elton John” clue?+

The answer is TINYDANCER (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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