“New wave music maker”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “New wave music maker”, last seen on August 19, 2026.

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S???H

A 5-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

SYNTH

The answer to “New wave music maker” is SYNTH

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PublishedAug 19, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “New wave music maker” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SYNTH — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with H.

This answer contains 0 vowels and 5 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 “New wave music maker”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “New wave music maker” is SYNTH — a 5-letter across entry from the August 19, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SYNTH has 5 letters — 0 vowels and 5 consonants.

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