Knob on an amplifier
Latest answer — October 07, 2026
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A treble knob on an amplifier adjusts the high-frequency part of the sound, making it brighter or sharper when turned up. It’s commonly paired with a bass control for lower frequencies, so listeners can shape the tone without changing the music itself.
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The answer to “Knob on an amplifier” in the New York Times crossword is TREBLE — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 4-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.
“Knob on an amplifier” answer
TREBLE (6 letters)
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What does TREBLE mean?
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(adjective)
- consisting of three parts; threefold
When else has “Knob on an amplifier” appeared?
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October 7, 2026 (most recent) → TREBLE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Knob on an amplifier”?
The answer is TREBLE, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Knob on an amplifier”?
6 letters: TREBLE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 4-Down.
Can “Knob on an amplifier” 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 October 7, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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