Crossword clue
“Like the crescendo in Ravel's "Boléro"”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
POCOAPOCOLetters9
Starts withP
Ends withO
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Like the crescendo in Ravel's "Boléro"” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 7, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with P and ends with O, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Like the crescendo in Ravel's "Boléro"” clue?+
The answer is POCOAPOCO (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 7, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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