What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Piano technician" from January 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Piano technician”

This clue appeared as 9-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

TUNER

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Piano technician” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 1, 2026 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Piano technician” clue?+

The answer is TUNER (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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