Crossword clue

“Instrument associated with '80s music”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SYNTH

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withH

Vowels0

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 15, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Instrument associated with '80s music” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 15, 2026 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with H, with only 0 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Instrument associated with '80s music” clue?+

The answer is SYNTH (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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