Crossword clue
“Alternative music genre since the mid-1980s”
This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
EMOLetters3
Starts withE
Ends withO
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Alternative music genre since the mid-1980s” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 2, 2025 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with O.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Alternative music genre since the mid-1980s” clue?+
The answer is EMO (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 2, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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