Low choir voices

Latest answer — October 02, 2026

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Clue explained

Bassi is the plural of the musical term *basso*, referring to low male voices in a choir. It is a musical plural rather than the usual English “basses.”

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Definition
A group of male singers performing in a choir.

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The answer to “Low choir voices” in the The Washington Post crossword is BASSI — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 2, 2026, a Friday 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.

“Low choir voices” answer

BASSI (5 letters)

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What does BASSI mean?

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

(noun)

  • a bass voice or vocal part

When else has “Low choir voices” appeared?

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October 2, 2026 (most recent) → BASSI. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Low choir voices”?

The answer is BASSI, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Low choir voices”?

5 letters: BASSI.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 2, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 3-Down.

Can “Low choir voices” 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?

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