What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Musical exercise piece" from July 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Musical exercise piece”

This clue appeared as 34-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ETUDE

Letters5

Starts withE

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 26, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Musical exercise piece” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 26, 2026 as 34-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Musical exercise piece” clue?+

The answer is ETUDE (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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