Crossword clue

“Stripped-down NPR music event”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
TINYDESKCONCERT
Letters15
Starts withT
Ends withT
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 9, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Stripped-down NPR music event” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 9, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with T and ends with T, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Stripped-down NPR music event” clue?+

The answer is TINYDESKCONCERT (15 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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