Crossword clue

“Umbrella term that encompasses styles like blues, gospel and zydeco”

This clue appeared as 24-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
ROOTSMUSIC
Letters10
Starts withR
Ends withC
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jun 22, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Umbrella term that encompasses styles like blues, gospel and zydeco” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 22, 2026 as 24-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with R and ends with C, 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 “Umbrella term that encompasses styles like blues, gospel and zydeco” clue?+

The answer is ROOTSMUSIC (10 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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