Crossword clue
“Pianist's flourish”
This clue appeared as 15-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 12, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
TRILLLetters5
Starts withT
Ends withL
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Pianist's flourish” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 12, 2025 as 15-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with L, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Pianist's flourish” clue?+
The answer is TRILL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 12, 2025.
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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