What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Improvises during a gig" from August 11, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Improvises during a gig”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 11, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

RIFFS

Letters5

Starts withR

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 11, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Improvises during a gig” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 11, 2025 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Improvises during a gig” clue?+

The answer is RIFFS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 11, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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