Half note feature

Editorially verified for the Oct 18, 2026

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A half note in sheet music, shown as an open oval notehead with a stem.

Clue explained

A half note has an open oval notehead with a stem attached. In common time, that symbol represents two beats; the stem is the straight line extending from the notehead.

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This clue's Sunday, October 18, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Half note feature” in the The Washington Post crossword is STEM — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 18, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 103-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.

“Half note feature” answer

STEM (4 letters)

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What does STEM mean?

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

(noun)

  • the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean
  • a long, thin supportive or main section of something
  • the root or main part of a word, to which inflections or formative elements are added

When else has “Half note feature” appeared?

The Washington Post 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.

October 18, 2026 (most recent) → STEM. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Half note feature”?

The answer is STEM, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Half note feature”?

4 letters: STEM.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 18, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 103-Down.

Can “Half note feature” have a different answer?

Yes — The Washington Post 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 WaPo Crossword answers?

The full grid for October 18, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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