May 22, 2026 Daily / 7D / 15 letters
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Classical piece said to be the inspiration for Chopin's "Fantaisie-Impromptu" NYT Crossword Clue
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Hint
This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 15-letter slot.
How to solve it
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For the clue: Classical piece said to be the inspiration for Chopin's "Fantaisie-Impromptu", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.
- This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 15-letter slot.
- At 15 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
- This clue appears at 7D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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MOONLIGHTSONATA
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Why This Answer Fits
MOONLIGHTSONATA is the 15-letter answer for the clue: Classical piece said to be the inspiration for Chopin's "Fantaisie-Impromptu". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 7D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: MOONLIGHTSONATA in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- MOONLIGHTSONATA has 15 letters, matching the required slot for 7D.
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Answer length 15
Puzzle type Daily
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