“Ballade or étude” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PIECE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ballade or étude”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 9, 2026, where it runs at 27 Down 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.
Crossing entries
Jan 9, 2026 grid26AApple core?3 ltrs›34AStealthy flier10 ltrs›40AIt often comes with the job15 ltrs›42A___ Slush (frozen fruit drink)4 ltrs›44AOld-timey oath5 ltrs›
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