The Clue
Sondheim offering (7 letter answer)
The Answer
MUSICAL
Tags
Notes
The answer MUSICAL is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
Related Clues
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"Cats," e.g.
"Li'l Abner," once
Typical Busby Berkeley film
Definition
MUSICAL as a noun:
1. (musical, musical comedy, musical theater) = a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing
MUSICAL as an adjective:
1. characterized by or capable of producing music; "a musical evening"; "musical instruments"
2. talented in or devoted to music; "comes from a very musical family"
3. characteristic of or resembling or accompanied by music; "a musical speaking voice"; "a musical comedy"
4. (melodious, melodic, musical) = containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody; "the melodious song of a meadowlark"