USA TODAY Crossword · 53-Down · 3 letters
"Music for Airports" artist Brian USA TODAY Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 28, 2026
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Use the three-letter surname of an ambient-music pioneer.
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ENO fits because the clue gives musician Brian Eno's first name and identifies him through the album title.
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Who or what the answer is
Brian Eno created the ambient album "Ambient 1: Music for Airports."
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53-Down in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for August 28, 2026.
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