“Foundation of music?” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BASSLINE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Foundation of music?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 31, 2026, where it runs at 27 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 31, 2026 grid1DGuides7 ltrs›5DBolognese, Parmesan, etc.8 ltrs›6DDaughter of King Minos, in myth7 ltrs›12DCafe chain6 ltrs›14DEnglish lesson subject, for short5 ltrs›20DTraining courses7 ltrs›24DCommon folk5 ltrs›28DApt name for a chef3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 31, 20261AGrappling is used in this11 ltrs›12AOnes who handle minor health problems?13 ltrs›14ADessert introduced to the U.S. in the 1780s, after Thomas Jefferson discovered it in France15 ltrs›16ALike someone in pointe shoes, maybe5 ltrs›17A___-di-dah3 ltrs›18ASay "hey," slangily5 ltrs›19AThey're at the tops of some ladders, informally4 ltrs›20AOffering that's fresh off the press?5 ltrs›
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