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NYT Daily • August 17, 2025
One of music's Three B's
Answer:
BACH
Hint:
This Baroque composer’s name sounds like a relaxing spot by the water.
Explanation:
This clue refers to the famous trio of composers often called "the Three B's" in classical music: Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. Since the answer is a single name, "Bach" fits as one of the three. The nickname comes from their shared last initial and their huge influence on Western music.