Genre for Dom Dolla and Disclosure, for short

Latest answer — August 17, 2026

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EDM stands for electronic dance music, the genre associated with artists such as Dom Dolla and Disclosure. “For short” indicates the abbreviation.

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Abbreviation
A DJ performing electronic dance music for a festival crowd

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  1. 1Question with an obvious answer
  2. 6Ish
  3. 11Not together
  4. 12Like some specialized committees
  5. 13Miraculous solution to a complicated problem
  6. 15Genre for Dom Dolla and Disclosure, for short
  7. 16"Headphones On" pop star Addison ___
  8. 17"Unfortunately, that's true"
  9. 22Fire (up)
  10. 23In favor of
  11. 25Slow-moving creatures shaped like a fruit
  12. 30Something an influencer might "chase"
  13. 31Participate in a spin class
  14. 32Asks to show ID
  15. 33Like questions in 20 Questions

Down

  1. 1Angry Birds or Candy Crush
  2. 2Apple tablet
  3. 3Underground rock?
  4. 4Diagnostic scan, for short
  5. 5"You get the idea"
  6. 6Hawaiian island that's home to Polihale State Park
  7. 7Did nothing
  8. 8Org. for Ducks and Penguins
  9. 9Bambi's mom, for one
  10. 10Play pretend
  11. 14Praise for a diva
  12. 18Impostor
  13. 19Has a flat, perhaps?
  14. 20Potatoes, by another name
  15. 21Brain, but not mind
  16. 24Capital of Norway
  17. 25Email discreetly
  18. 26___ carte menu
  19. 27Neither's partner
  20. 28Mole, for one
  21. 29Second-most-common Korean surname (after Kim)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Question with an obvious answer — Answer: GIMME. Hint: A rhetorical request whose response is practically guaranteed. 🤷
  2. 6. Ish — Answer: KINDA. Hint: A casual way to mean “approximately” or “somewhat.” 😏
  3. 11. Not together — Answer: APART. Hint: When two things are separated, they are this way! 🧩
  4. 12. Like some specialized committees — Answer: ADHOC. Hint: These committees are formed for one specific purpose or occasion. 🛠️
  5. 13. Miraculous solution to a complicated problem — Answer: MAGICBULLET. Hint: This sounds like a perfect fix that solves everything at once. ✨
  6. 15. Genre for Dom Dolla and Disclosure, for short — Answer: EDM. Hint: This abbreviation covers electronic dance music made for the club scene. 🎧
  7. 16. "Headphones On" pop star Addison ___ — Answer: RAE. Hint: Complete the stage name of the TikTok-famous singer. 🎤
  8. 17. "Unfortunately, that's true" — Answer: AFRAIDSO. Hint: A reluctant phrase used when confirming disappointing news. 😬
  9. 22. Fire (up) — Answer: REV. Hint: Think of what you do to ignite enthusiasm or energy! 🔥
  10. 23. In favor of — Answer: PRO. Hint: Think about what you would say when you support a cause! 👍
  11. 25. Slow-moving creatures shaped like a fruit — Answer: BANANASLUGS. Hint: These Pacific Northwest mollusks share a color and shape with a snack. 🍌
  12. 30. Something an influencer might "chase" — Answer: CLOUT. Hint: Online fame and influence are often the goal. 📱
  13. 31. Participate in a spin class — Answer: PEDAL. Hint: Work the stationary bike during this workout. 🚴
  14. 32. Asks to show ID — Answer: CARDS. Hint: A bouncer might do this before letting you enter. 🪪
  15. 33. Like questions in 20 Questions — Answer: YESNO. Hint: They can be answered with one of two simple choices. ❓

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  1. 1. Angry Birds or Candy Crush — Answer: GAME. Hint: Each is a popular title you can play on a device. 🎮
  2. 2. Apple tablet — Answer: IPAD. Hint: This gadget is perfect for reading, browsing, and watching your favorite shows on the go! 🍏
  3. 3. Underground rock? — Answer: MAGMA. Hint: This molten material waits beneath Earth’s surface. 🌋
  4. 4. Diagnostic scan, for short — Answer: MRI. Hint: Doctors use this imaging test to view soft tissue. 🩻
  5. 5. "You get the idea" — Answer: ETC. Hint: A brief way to signal that the list continues. 💡
  6. 6. Hawaiian island that's home to Polihale State Park — Answer: KAUAI. Hint: This lush island is nicknamed the Garden Isle. 🌺
  7. 7. Did nothing — Answer: IDLED. Hint: Spent time without taking action 🛋️
  8. 8. Org. for Ducks and Penguins — Answer: NHL. Hint: This sports league features teams named after both birds. 🏒
  9. 9. Bambi's mom, for one — Answer: DOE. Hint: She is a female member of the deer family. 🦌
  10. 10. Play pretend — Answer: ACT. Hint: Take on an imaginary role as though performing onstage. 🎭
  11. 14. Praise for a diva — Answer: BRAVA. Hint: This is what you might shout to applaud a female performer. 👏
  12. 18. Impostor — Answer: FRAUD. Hint: Someone who pretends to be genuine while deceiving others. 🕵️
  13. 19. Has a flat, perhaps? — Answer: RENTS. Hint: A landlord may do this with an apartment. 🏠
  14. 20. Potatoes, by another name — Answer: SPUDS. Hint: A casual nickname for potatoes. 🥔
  15. 21. Brain, but not mind — Answer: ORGAN. Hint: A body part that can think, pump, or filter. 🧠
  16. 24. Capital of Norway — Answer: OSLO. Hint: Norway’s capital sits at the head of its fjord. 🇳🇴
  17. 25. Email discreetly — Answer: BCC. Hint: Use this email field to hide recipients from one another. ✉️
  18. 26. ___ carte menu — Answer: ALA. Hint: This menu lets you choose individual dishes instead of ordering a set meal. 🍽️
  19. 27. Neither's partner — Answer: NOR. Hint: Pair this conjunction with “neither” to complete the familiar construction. 🔗
  20. 28. Mole, for one — Answer: SPY. Hint: A covert agent planted inside an organization. 🕵️
  21. 29. Second-most-common Korean surname (after Kim) — Answer: LEE. Hint: A very common family name in Korea. 👤

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The answer to “Genre for Dom Dolla and Disclosure, for short” in the New York Times Midi crossword is EDM — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 17, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 15-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Genre for Dom Dolla and Disclosure, for short” answer

EDM (3 letters)

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What is the answer to “Genre for Dom Dolla and Disclosure, for short”?

The answer is EDM, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Genre for Dom Dolla and Disclosure, for short”?

3 letters: EDM.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 17, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 15-Across.

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Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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