Crossword clue
“Composer who led the U.S. Marine Band”
This clue appeared as 71-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SOUSALetters5
Starts withS
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Composer who led the U.S. Marine Band” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 19, 2025 as 71-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S 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 “Composer who led the U.S. Marine Band” clue?+
The answer is SOUSA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 19, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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