What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Like a chord that sounds sad or moody" from September 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Like a chord that sounds sad or moody”

This clue appeared as 41-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

MINOR

Letters5

Starts withM

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Like a chord that sounds sad or moody” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 27, 2026 as 41-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like a chord that sounds sad or moody” clue?+

The answer is MINOR (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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