Crossword clue

“Extreme music subgenre with heavily distorted guitars”

This clue appeared as 29-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 27, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
DEATHMETAL
Letters10
Starts withD
Ends withL
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 27, 202510 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Extreme music subgenre with heavily distorted guitars” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 27, 2025 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with D and ends with L, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Extreme music subgenre with heavily distorted guitars” clue?+

The answer is DEATHMETAL (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 27, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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