Stiff old part for piano

Latest answer — August 08, 2026

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Clue decoded

PRIMO is the upper or first part in a piano duet. PRIM means stiff or formal, followed by O, the abbreviation for old.

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Definition
Piano duet music showing primo and secondo parts.

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Across

  1. 1Clip of Hitchcock pitching for location of pilot
  2. 5A party in outskirts of Sevenoaks returned drinks
  3. 8Translation of one Celtic epic shows creative expression
  4. 9Nobleman with medal in place of jewellery?
  5. 10Key opening part of Olympic Games?
  6. 11Primarily sandy, arid, hot and rainless area
  7. 13Scientist backing team working
  8. 15Boy starts to look everywhere for implement
  9. 16Sanction me going back alongside British ship
  10. 19Dog destroyed coke in parcels
  11. 20Weapon is part of Beretta series
  12. 21Hold up South American writer before introduction to DC

Down

  1. 1Police eastern woodland
  2. 2Repair scratched keel and prepare for action
  3. 3Stiff old part for piano
  4. 4Handle land-worker
  5. 5Do well and draw in one of the best players, we hear
  6. 6Carelessly I never rinsed last piece of plastic tableware
  7. 7Mollify supporter crushed by recent information from the south
  8. 11Consequently allowed petition
  9. 12Eggs reportedly expensive for some inhabitants of the countryside
  10. 14Supply safest meals
  11. 17Prohibits importing European foodstuff
  12. 18Top dirty — covered with grease?

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Clip of Hitchcock pitching for location of pilot — Answer: COCKPIT. Hint: Think of the pilot’s workplace, with a famous bird-loving filmmaker inspiring the wordplay. ✈️
  2. 5. A party in outskirts of Sevenoaks returned drinks — Answer: SODAS. Hint: Look for fizzy refreshments, with the clue hiding a playful reversal in its edges. 🥤
  3. 8. Translation of one Celtic epic shows creative expression — Answer: POETICLICENCE. Hint: It describes the artistic freedom a writer may take instead of following strict rules. ✍️
  4. 9. Nobleman with medal in place of jewellery? — Answer: EARLOBE. Hint: Think of the body spot that could host a medal instead of a jewel. 🏅
  5. 10. Key opening part of Olympic Games? — Answer: EVENT. Hint: Think of a scheduled competition within the Games rather than something that unlocks a door. 🏅
  6. 11. Primarily sandy, arid, hot and rainless area — Answer: SAHARA. Hint: Think of a vast North African expanse known for scorching heat and endless dunes. 🏜️
  7. 13. Scientist backing team working — Answer: EDISON. Hint: Think of the prolific inventor famously linked with the practical light bulb. 💡
  8. 15. Boy starts to look everywhere for implement — Answer: LADLE. Hint: Think of a kitchen utensil made for scooping and serving soup. 🥣
  9. 16. Sanction me going back alongside British ship — Answer: EMBARGO. Hint: Think of an official ban on trade or dealings, often imposed by a government. 🚫
  10. 19. Dog destroyed coke in parcels — Answer: COCKERSPANIEL. Hint: Look for a friendly dog breed concealed through playful wordplay involving destruction and parcels. 🐶
  11. 20. Weapon is part of Beretta series — Answer: TASER. Hint: Think of a handheld weapon that can stop someone with an electric shock from a distance. ⚡
  12. 21. Hold up South American writer before introduction to DC — Answer: SUSPEND. Hint: Think of a verb that can mean both delaying something and hanging it in place. 🛑

Down

  1. 1. Police eastern woodland — Answer: COPSE. Hint: Think of a small patch of trees, perhaps where a patrol might take cover near sunrise. 🌲
  2. 2. Repair scratched keel and prepare for action — Answer: CLEARTHEDECKS. Hint: Think of a nautical command to tidy the ship and get everything ready for action. ⚓
  3. 3. Stiff old part for piano — Answer: PRIMO. Hint: Think of an old musical term for the piano’s leading or upper part. 🎹
  4. 4. Handle land-worker — Answer: TILLER. Hint: Think of a word that names both a soil-working farmer and a boat’s steering handle. 🚜
  5. 5. Do well and draw in one of the best players, we hear — Answer: SUCCEED. Hint: Think of the verb for achieving your goal, with a playful sound-alike reference to attracting someone. 🎯
  6. 6. Carelessly I never rinsed last piece of plastic tableware — Answer: DINNERSERVICE. Hint: Think of the matching dishes and utensils gathered for serving a meal. 🍽️
  7. 7. Mollify supporter crushed by recent information from the south — Answer: SWEETEN. Hint: Think of a verb meaning to make someone less upset or more agreeable. 🍬
  8. 11. Consequently allowed petition — Answer: SOLICIT. Hint: Think of a formal verb meaning to petition or request something. 📝
  9. 12. Eggs reportedly expensive for some inhabitants of the countryside — Answer: ROEDEER. Hint: Think of a countryside animal whose name sounds like a phrase about costly fish eggs. 🦌
  10. 14. Supply safest meals — Answer: FEASTS. Hint: Think of lavish meals served for a grand celebration. 🍽️
  11. 17. Prohibits importing European foodstuff — Answer: BEANS. Hint: Think of a common legume that customs might refuse to let into the country. 🫘
  12. 18. Top dirty — covered with grease? — Answer: OILED. Hint: Think of what happens when something gets coated in cooking fat after a messy kitchen mishap. 🛢️

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The answer to “Stiff old part for piano” in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword is PRIMO — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on August 8, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 3-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.

“Stiff old part for piano” answer

PRIMO (5 letters)

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What is the answer to “Stiff old part for piano”?

The answer is PRIMO, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on August 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Stiff old part for piano”?

5 letters: PRIMO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on August 8, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 3-Down.

Can “Stiff old part for piano” have a different answer?

Yes — The Times Quick Cryptic 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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The full grid for August 8, 2026 is on the Times Quick Cryptic answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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