Crossword clue
“"The soul of opera," per Richard Strauss”
This clue appeared as 47-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ARIALetters4
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “"The soul of opera," per Richard Strauss” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 31, 2026 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “"The soul of opera," per Richard Strauss” clue?+
The answer is ARIA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 31, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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