Crossword clue

“First song in a musical”

This clue appeared as 57-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
OPENINGNUMBER
Letters13
Starts withO
Ends withR
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 24, 202613 letters→

About this clue

The clue “First song in a musical” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 24, 2026 as 57-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with O and ends with R, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “First song in a musical” clue?+

The answer is OPENINGNUMBER (13 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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