“Music biz scandal” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PAYOLA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Music biz scandal”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 29, 2025, where it runs at 28 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 29, 2025 grid1DSomething to wear on a run6 ltrs›2DAnarchist Sacco6 ltrs›3DWithout pretense6 ltrs›6DGive a dirty look7 ltrs›24DOne going for a little bite?4 ltrs›29DGive a dirty look4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 29, 20251ANosy Parkers6 ltrs›7A"Make like a drum and beat it!"7 ltrs›14ASource of the line "The female of the species is more deadly than the male"7 ltrs›16A"Ditto for us"7 ltrs›17AHalf of an Arnold Palmer7 ltrs›18A"Ta-da!"7 ltrs›19A*Mensa, for one4 ltrs›20A"___ Enchanted," 2004 film4 ltrs›
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