Crossword clue

“Split ___ (New Wave band whose name sounds like a hair problem)”

This clue appeared as 27-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ENZ

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withZ

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 20, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Split ___ (New Wave band whose name sounds like a hair problem)” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 20, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with Z.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Split ___ (New Wave band whose name sounds like a hair problem)” clue?+

The answer is ENZ (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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