This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (7 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ S
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ALTOS as a word: A person or musical instrument that performs the alto part; A musical part or section higher than tenor and lower than soprano, formerly the part that performed a countermelody above the tenor or main melody.
ALTOS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 26, 2026.
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