Basic Chords Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TRIADS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TRIADS

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	24%	4		Closing chords
3	24%	5		Relating to keys and chords

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "TRIADS" which means:

noun

• The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
• A set of three similar things considered as a unit
• Three people considered as a unit
• A three-note major or minor chord; a note and its third and fifth tones

An example sentence would be:

• "The police are cracking down on triads in the city."
• "The triads are involved in illegal activities such as drug trafficking."

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New York Times02 May 2020	Across 44
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