20 Across
NYT Daily • September 2, 2025
Line in a song
Answer:
LYRIC
Hint:
Not available
Explanation:
A "line in a song" refers to the words sung or spoken in music, which are called lyrics. The answer "LYRIC" fits because it’s the standard term for the text in songs, whether it’s a single phrase or an entire verse. There’s no hidden wordplay here—it’s a straightforward definition where the clue directly describes the answer.