____ Straits of music
Crossword Answer — July 25, 2026
Think of a word that means urgent or desperate, often used in music contexts! 🎶
USA Today Quick Crossword
Saturday, July 25, 2026
By By John Wilmes
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- 1. ____ Straits of music — Answer: DIRE. Hint: Think of a word that means urgent or desperate, often used in music contexts! 🎶
- 5. "Nailed" the test — Answer: ACED. Hint: When you completely excel at something, you really hit it out of the park! 🎯
- 6. ____ the Wet Sprocket of music — Answer: TOAD. Hint: This creature might croak out some tunes! 🐸
- 7. ____ Williams of music — Answer: ANDY. Hint: This talented musician shares a name with a famous comedian! 🎶
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- 1. "Star Trek: The Next Generation" character — Answer: DATA. Hint: This character is known for his quest to become more human and often provides logical insights. 🤖
- 2. App symbol — Answer: ICON. Hint: Think of a small graphic that represents an application on your device! 📱
- 3. Book look? — Answer: READ. Hint: What do you do with a good story? 📚
- 4. ____ Grant of music — Answer: EDDY. Hint: Think of a famous singer known for a unique sound! 🎶
The answer to “____ Straits of music” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is DIRE — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the USA Today Quick on July 25, 2026 (1-Across), and if it's the last square standing between you and a finished grid, that's the word you need. Below you'll find why it fits, plus every other clue and answer from that day's puzzle in case more than one square has you stuck.
“____ Straits of music” answer
DIRE (4 letters)
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Why the answer is DIRE
Think of a word that means urgent or desperate, often used in music contexts! 🎶
More USA Today Quick answers for July 25, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the USA Today Quick on July 25, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
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- 1. ____ Straits of music → DIRE
- 5. "Nailed" the test → ACED
- 6. ____ the Wet Sprocket of music → TOAD
- 7. ____ Williams of music → ANDY
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- 1. "Star Trek: The Next Generation" character → DATA
- 2. App symbol → ICON
- 3. Book look? → READ
- 4. ____ Grant of music → EDDY
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What is the answer to “____ Straits of music”?
The answer is DIRE, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 25, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “____ Straits of music”?
4 letters: DIRE.
Where did this clue appear?
In the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 25, 2026, at 1-Across.
Where can I find the rest of today's USA Today Quick answers?
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