Crossword clue
“Gentle musical melodies”
This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LILTSLetters5
Starts withL
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Gentle musical melodies” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 21, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Gentle musical melodies” clue?+
The answer is LILTS (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 21, 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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