Back half of an old cassette tape
Published by Naitik Mehta · April 1, 2026
Stuck on the clue Back half of an old cassette tape from the New York Times Mini for April 1, 2026? We have the correct 5-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Back half of an old cassette tape (5)
Answer
The answer to Back half of an old cassette tape is Side B (5 letters).
Why does Side B fit this clue?
This clue uses a direct definition approach to point to SIDE B, the second side of a cassette tape. A cassette tape is a magnetic recording medium that has two sides, typically labeled Side A and Side B, allowing for continuous playback by flipping the tape over. The phrase 'back half' refers to Side B because it contains the second portion of the recorded content, accessed by turning the cassette over after Side A finishes playing. This terminology was standard during the era when cassette tapes were the dominant portable music format.
What does Back half of an old cassette tape mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
cassette
noun
•a small plastic case containing magnetic tape for recording or playing audio
tape
noun
•a thin strip of magnetic material used for recording sound or data
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 5-across in the New York Times Mini on April 1, 2026, by Sam Ezersky, edited by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Side B mean?
noun
•the second side of a cassette tape, vinyl record, or other two-sided audio recording medium, typically containing additional or less commercially prominent tracks
How to use Side B in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Side B.
•“I flipped the cassette over to listen to Side B, which had all the slower ballads.”
•“The band's biggest hit was actually on Side B of their single release.”
•“Many collectors prefer the rare tracks found on Side B of vintage vinyl singles.”
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- What is the answer to Back half of an old cassette tape?
- The answer is Side B (5 letters).
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- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on April 1, 2026.
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- The answer has 5 letters: Side B.
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