“Piano exercise” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ETUDE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Piano exercise”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 5, 2026, where it runs at 70 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 5, 2026.
Crossing entries
May 5, 2026 grid54D"This is my first day on the job"5 ltrs›55D"Groovy"5 ltrs›56DUnit of information5 ltrs›60DLike checking a dating app while you're on a date4 ltrs›68D___ Faire (historical event)3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 8, 2026NYT Crossword19 Across•••••ETUDEMay 5, 2026NYT Crossword70 Across•••••ETUDEBack to the full May 5, 2026 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.