Crossword clue
“A, B and C, but not X, Y and Z”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
MUSICNOTESLetters10
Starts withM
Ends withS
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “A, B and C, but not X, Y and Z” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 23, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with M and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “A, B and C, but not X, Y and Z” clue?+
The answer is MUSICNOTES (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 23, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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