Section at the end of a song
Latest answer — August 26, 2026
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Clue explained
An OUTRO is the closing section of a song, typically following the main verses and chorus. It is the musical counterpart to an intro.
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This clue's Wednesday, August 26, 2026 appearance
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- 1. Only three-letter element — Answer: TIN. Hint: This useful metal is often associated with cans and solder. 🔩
- 4. Hole food — Answer: DONUT. Hint: A ring-shaped pastry makes this pun delicious. 🍩
- 6. Section at the end of a song — Answer: OUTRO. Hint: The closing passage brings the music to a finish. 🎵
- 7. Emblem topping a coat of arms — Answer: CREST. Hint: This heraldic symbol sits proudly above the shield. 🛡️
- 8. Only three-letter zodiac sign — Answer: LEO. Hint: This lion-associated sign is the zodiac’s shortest by name. ♌
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- 1. Visit, as a college — Answer: TOUR. Hint: Explore a campus before deciding where to apply. 🎓
- 2. Something gathered by a spy — Answer: INTEL. Hint: Secret information is a spy’s prized collection. 🕵️
- 3. Sip slowly — Answer: NURSE. Hint: Enjoy a drink in small, leisurely sips. ☕
- 4. Only three-letter Disney dwarf — Answer: DOC. Hint: This dwarf is known for being especially knowledgeable. 📚
- 5. Big name in high-end toilets — Answer: TOTO. Hint: This brand is famous for luxurious bathroom fixtures. 🚽
The answer to “Section at the end of a song” in the New York Times Mini crossword is OUTRO — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 26, 2026 at 6-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.
“Section at the end of a song” answer
OUTRO (5 letters)
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What does OUTRO mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of OUTRO is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- the concluding section of a piece of music or a radio or television programme
When else has “Section at the end of a song” appeared?
New York Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
August 26, 2026 (most recent) → OUTRO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Section at the end of a song”?
The answer is OUTRO, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 26, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Section at the end of a song”?
5 letters: OUTRO.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 26, 2026, at 6-Across.
Can “Section at the end of a song” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Mini 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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