Performances for one

Latest answer — September 27, 2026

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Clue explained

SOLI is the plural of solo, meaning performances by one person. The Italian plural form is used in musical terminology, which is why the clue says “performances for one.”

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Word form
A single musician giving a solo performance.

NYT Crossword

This clue's Sunday, September 27, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Performances for one” in the New York Times crossword is SOLI — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 27, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 44-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.

“Performances for one” answer

SOLI (4 letters)

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What does SOLI mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of SOLI is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a piece or passage of vocal or instrumental music for one performer
  • an unaccompanied flight by a pilot in an aircraft
  • a card game resembling whist in which the players make bids and the highest bidder plays against the others in an attempt to win a specified number of tricks

When else has “Performances for one” 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 27, 2026 (most recent) → SOLI. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Performances for one”?

The answer is SOLI, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Performances for one”?

4 letters: SOLI.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 27, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 44-Down.

Can “Performances for one” 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 27, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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