What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Line in a song" from September 2, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Line in a song”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

LYRIC

Letters5

Starts withL

Ends withC

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 2, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Line in a song” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 2, 2025 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with C, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Line in a song” clue?+

The answer is LYRIC (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 2, 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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