20 Across

NYT Daily • August 29, 2025

Genre for 5-Down

Answer:

BLUES

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

This clue is a direct definition where "5-Down" refers to another answer in the puzzle—likely a musician, song, or term associated with the blues genre. The word "genre" signals you're looking for a type of music, and "blues" fits as a classic American musical style known for its emotional, soulful sound. If 5-Down is something like "B.B. KING" or "DELTA," it confirms the answer since both are strongly tied to blues music.

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