“Improvise, in jazz” crossword clue
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••••VAMP
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.VAMP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Improvise, in jazz”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 16, 2026, where it runs at 15 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 16, 2026 grid9DEschew5 ltrs›10DFrantic scrambles9 ltrs›11DRock subgenre with confessional lyrics3 ltrs›12D"All Things Considered" airer3 ltrs›
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Feb 16, 20261ANecklace fastener5 ltrs›6APhysique, slangily3 ltrs›9A"___ to that!"4 ltrs›13ATextile city NNE of Paris5 ltrs›14ANew wave band with the hit "Whip It"4 ltrs›16AStared rudely5 ltrs›17ALate-night kitchen visit, e.g.4 ltrs›18AStench4 ltrs›
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