This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 10, 2026 (15 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ O
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PIANO as a word: (music) A percussive keyboard musical instrument, usually ranging over seven octaves, with white and black colored keys, played by pressing these keys, causi...; (music) Softly, as a dynamic in a piece of music.
PIANO has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 24, 2026.
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