What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Music protector, of a sort" from September 21, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Music protector, of a sort”

This clue appeared as 96-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 21, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

CDCASE

Letters6

Starts withC

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 21, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Music protector, of a sort” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 21, 2025 as 96-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Music protector, of a sort” clue?+

The answer is CDCASE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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