This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 24, 2026.
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