Blues, e.g.
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 16, 2026
Stuck on the clue Blues, e.g. from the New York Times Mini for March 16, 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
Blues, e.g. (5)
Answer
The answer to Blues, e.g. is Music (5 letters).
Why does Music fit this clue?
This clue uses a category-to-example relationship where 'Blues, e.g.' points to MUSIC as the broader category that blues belongs to. Music is the art of combining sounds in time to produce a composition having melody, harmony, rhythm, and expressive content. Blues specifically refers to a musical genre that originated in African American communities, characterized by its distinctive twelve-bar structure and emotional expression. The phrase 'e.g.' signals that blues is just one example among many musical genres, making MUSIC the encompassing answer that fits the clue's logic.
What does Blues, e.g. mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
Blues
noun
•a style of music characterized by melancholy themes and specific chord progressions
•feelings of sadness or depression
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 1-across in the New York Times Mini on March 16, 2026, by Tracy Bennett, edited by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
NYT Mini — Mar 16, 2026
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What does Music mean?
noun
•organized sound consisting of melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre; an art form of which blues is a genre
How to use Music in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Music.
•“Blues is a type of music that originated in the African American communities of the Deep South.”
•“She turned up the music while cooking dinner to make the task more enjoyable.”
•“The wedding reception featured live music performed by a jazz quartet.”
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The New York Times Mini for March 16, 2026 was published by Tracy Bennett and has 10 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about Blues, e.g.
- What is the answer to Blues, e.g.?
- The answer is Music (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 16, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Blues, e.g. have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Music.
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Puzzle
NYT Mini — Mar 16, 2026
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editor
Joel Fagliano
date
position
1 Across
answer length
5 letters