Crossword clue

“Metallica and Black Sabbath, e.g.”

This clue appeared as 39-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
HEAVYMETALBANDS
Letters15
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jun 23, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Metallica and Black Sabbath, e.g.” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 23, 2026 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with H and ends with S, 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 “Metallica and Black Sabbath, e.g.” clue?+

The answer is HEAVYMETALBANDS (15 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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