Crossword clue
“Soft rock”
This clue appeared as 32-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 4 times
SHALELetters5
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| TALC | 4 | 2 of 4 |
| MAGMA | 5 | 1 of 4 |
| SHALE | 5 | 1 of 4 |
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About this clue
The clue “Soft rock” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 2, 2026 as 32-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for May 2, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Soft rock” clue?+
The answer is SHALE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 4 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on May 2, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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