Crossword clue
“Instrument for which Beethoven and Mozart composed”
This clue appeared as 90-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
FORTEPIANOLetters10
Starts withF
Ends withO
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Instrument for which Beethoven and Mozart composed” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 2, 2025 as 90-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with F and ends with O, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Instrument for which Beethoven and Mozart composed” clue?+
The answer is FORTEPIANO (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 2, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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