Crossword clue
“Five lines on sheet music”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
STAFFLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withF
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Five lines on sheet music” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 8, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with F, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Five lines on sheet music” clue?+
The answer is STAFF (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 8, 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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