Crossword clue
“Instrument in much ’80s pop”
This clue appeared as 25-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SYNTHLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withH
Vowels0
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About this clue
The clue “Instrument in much ’80s pop” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 21, 2026 as 25-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with H, with only 0 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Instrument in much ’80s pop” clue?+
The answer is SYNTH (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 21, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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