“Musical exercise piece”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Musical exercise piece”, last seen on July 26, 2026.

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A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

ETUDE

The answer to “Musical exercise piece” is ETUDE

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PublishedJul 26, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Musical exercise piece” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, July 26, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ETUDE — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Musical exercise piece”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Musical exercise piece” is ETUDE — a 5-letter down entry from the July 26, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ETUDE has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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