Curve on a score
Latest answer — September 04, 2026
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Clue explained
In music notation, a SLUR is a curved line connecting notes that are to be played smoothly. Thus it is literally a curve appearing on a musical score.
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This clue's Friday, September 04, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Curve on a score” in the New York Times crossword is SLUR — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 4, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 50-Across, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.
“Curve on a score” answer
SLUR (4 letters)
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What does SLUR mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SLUR is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- speak (words) indistinctly so that the sounds run into one another
- perform (a group of two or more notes) legato
- make damaging or insulting insinuations or allegations about
When else has “Curve on a score” appeared?
New York Times 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.
- September 4, 2026 (most recent) → SLUR
- March 12, 2025 → SLUR
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Curve on a score”?
The answer is SLUR, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 4, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Curve on a score”?
4 letters: SLUR.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 4, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 50-Across. Earlier appearances: March 12, 2025 → SLUR.
Can “Curve on a score” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times 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.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for September 4, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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