Crossword clue

“Standard musical progression”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
PENTATONICSCALE
Letters15
Starts withP
Ends withE
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 19, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Standard musical progression” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 19, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with P and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Standard musical progression” clue?+

The answer is PENTATONICSCALE (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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