Crossword clue

“Instrument with an iconic solo in Phil Collins's "In the Air Tonight"”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

DRUM

Letters4

Starts withD

Ends withM

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 19, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Instrument with an iconic solo in Phil Collins's "In the Air Tonight"” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 19, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with M.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Instrument with an iconic solo in Phil Collins's "In the Air Tonight"” clue?+

The answer is DRUM (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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