“Standard musical progression” crossword clue
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•••••••••••••••PENTATONICSCALE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PENTATONICSCALE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Standard musical progression”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 19, 2026, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 15 squares. It crosses 15 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 19, 2026 grid1DFist bump3 ltrs›2DSkating exhibition7 ltrs›3DGroups of nine7 ltrs›4DClassic falling-block game6 ltrs›5DBasic dog command3 ltrs›6DIt's heard in a herd3 ltrs›7D___ goal (soccer blunder)3 ltrs›8DGorp tidbit6 ltrs›9DNumber added at the end?6 ltrs›10DCyrillic version of "U.S.S.R."4 ltrs›11DFrom Nome or Juneau7 ltrs›12DLone star?7 ltrs›13DDrops some cash6 ltrs›18D___ Lingus3 ltrs›19DBird of the W.N.B.A.3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 19, 20261AWhat you eat4 ltrs›5ACampfire confection5 ltrs›10AMama ___ of the Mamas & the Papas4 ltrs›14AClearasil target4 ltrs›15AHawkeye5 ltrs›16ASound of a horse's hoof4 ltrs›20ADry and withered4 ltrs›21A"Dinner's ready!"7 ltrs›
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