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Gentle musical melodies NYT Mini crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 21, 2026
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Meaning cue
The singular is a four-letter word also used for a pleasantly rhythmic way of speaking.
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Why it fits
A LILT can be a buoyant musical rhythm or melody. Because the clue asks for plural melodies, the five-letter plural LILTS fits.
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The plural noun “melodies” requires a plural answer, while “gentle” suggests something light and flowing.
Answer meaning
Lilts are light, pleasant, rhythmically rising and falling tunes or ways of speaking.
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3-Down in NYT Mini puzzle for August 21, 2026.
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