What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Music biz scandal" from May 29, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Music biz scandal”

This clue appeared as 28-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

PAYOLA

Letters6

Starts withP

Ends withA

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 29, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Music biz scandal” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 29, 2025 as 28-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with A, 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 “Music biz scandal” clue?+

The answer is PAYOLA (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 29, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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