Crossword clue

“Sax who invented the saxophone”

This clue appeared as 72-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 14, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ADOLPHE
Letters7
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 14, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sax who invented the saxophone” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 14, 2025 as 72-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, 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 “Sax who invented the saxophone” clue?+

The answer is ADOLPHE (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 14, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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