“Improvises during a gig” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Aug 11, 20251 Across5 letters
Answer
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•••••RIFFS
5 letters · 1 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RIFFS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Improvises during a gig”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 11, 2025, where it runs at 1 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.

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