“Alternative to a Les Paul, for short” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STRAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Alternative to a Les Paul, for short”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 12, 2026, where it runs at 93 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.