Note after do, re, mi, fa ...

Latest answer — August 20, 2026

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Clue decoded

SOL is the solfège note that follows do, re, mi, and fa. It is also commonly written as “so,” but “sol” is the form used here.

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A solfège scale showing do, re, mi, fa, and sol in order.

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This clue's Thursday, August 20, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Scientist's workplace
  2. 4Best friend of Charlie Brown
  3. 6Looking for a fight, informally
  4. 7Turtle's hiding place
  5. 8Give an effort

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  1. 1Plant food?
  2. 2"Don't Look Back in ___" (Oasis hit)
  3. 3Large and muscular
  4. 4___ Vegas
  5. 5Note after do, re, mi, fa ...

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Across

  1. 1. Scientist's workplace — Answer: LAB. Hint: Experiments and beakers are often found in this workplace. 🧪
  2. 4. Best friend of Charlie Brown — Answer: LINUS. Hint: Charlie Brown’s thoughtful friend is famous for carrying a security blanket. 🧸
  3. 6. Looking for a fight, informally — Answer: AGGRO. Hint: This slang term describes someone spoiling for a confrontation. 🥊
  4. 7. Turtle's hiding place — Answer: SHELL. Hint: A turtle retreats into this hard protective home. 🐢
  5. 8. Give an effort — Answer: TRY. Hint: Use this verb when you make an attempt. 💪

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  1. 1. Plant food? — Answer: LIGHT. Hint: Plants use this from the sun to help make their food. ☀️
  2. 2. "Don't Look Back in ___" (Oasis hit) — Answer: ANGER. Hint: Complete this Oasis title about refusing to dwell on resentment. 🎵
  3. 3. Large and muscular — Answer: BURLY. Hint: This adjective describes someone broad, sturdy, and powerfully built. 💪
  4. 4. ___ Vegas — Answer: LAS. Hint: Think of the Spanish word meaning “the” that commonly precedes this famous gambling city 🎰
  5. 5. Note after do, re, mi, fa ... — Answer: SOL. Hint: In solfège, this note follows fa. 🎼

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The answer to “Note after do, re, mi, fa ...” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SOL — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 20, 2026 at 5-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.

“Note after do, re, mi, fa ...” answer

SOL (3 letters)

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August 20, 2026 (most recent) → SOL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Note after do, re, mi, fa ...”?

The answer is SOL, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Note after do, re, mi, fa ...”?

3 letters: SOL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 20, 2026, at 5-Down.

Can “Note after do, re, mi, fa ...” have a different answer?

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