“"Strike up the band!"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HITIT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Strike up the band!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 19, 2025, where it runs at 118 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.
Crossing entries
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