John Philip ___, bandleader known as the "March King"

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Portrait of American composer and bandleader John Philip Sousa.

Clue explained

The missing surname is Sousa: John Philip Sousa was an American composer and bandleader nicknamed the “March King.” He wrote “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” which became the official national march of the United States. Its bright piccolo line is a distinctive feature, and Sousa’s touring band helped bring his marches to audiences around the country and abroad.

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  1. 1ID that's often memorized
  2. 4Ocean color
  3. 8Outer layer worn in winter
  4. 10Currency for Vatican City and San Marino
  5. 11"How ___!" (Stephanie Tanner's catchphrase on "Full House")
  6. 12Rock and ___
  7. 13Most populous continent + Board game with black and white pieces
  8. 15Golf standard + "Moi," in English + The "S" of S.F.
  9. 18Jazz singer Jones
  10. 20Opposite of con + University of Tennessee athlete, for short + What every integer is divisible by
  11. 24Massachusetts town known for its witch trials
  12. 25Apple computer
  13. 26Old saying
  14. 27"Go find out!"

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  1. 1Leftover bit
  2. 2John Philip ___, bandleader known as the "March King"
  3. 3Low point
  4. 4Hairspray can output
  5. 5Status ___
  6. 6www.nytimes.com/crosswords, e.g.
  7. 7"You've got mail!" company
  8. 9The Mets, Nets or Jets
  9. 14Human ___ Project
  10. 16Enticing scent
  11. 17Grandmothers, affectionately
  12. 19"Darn it!"
  13. 20Ad featuring Smokey Bear, e.g., for short
  14. 21Awesome
  15. 22Greeting in Portugal
  16. 23Broc or cuke

The answer to “John Philip ___, bandleader known as the "March King"” in the New York Times Midi crossword is SOUSA — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 13, 2026 at 2-Down. 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.

“John Philip ___, bandleader known as the "March King"” answer

SOUSA (5 letters)

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What is the answer to “John Philip ___, bandleader known as the "March King"”?

The answer is SOUSA, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “John Philip ___, bandleader known as the "March King"”?

5 letters: SOUSA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 13, 2026, at 2-Down.

Can “John Philip ___, bandleader known as the "March King"” have a different answer?

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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