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NYT Daily ? September 22, 2025

Avant-garde musical artist Yoko

Answer:

ONO

Hint:

This Japanese multimedia artist and singer was a key figure in the Fluxus movement and famously collaborated with John Lennon. Her last name is also a homophone for a number in Spanish.

Explanation:

This clue points to Yoko Ono, the famous avant-garde artist and musician known for her experimental work and marriage to John Lennon. "Avant-garde" hints at her boundary-pushing style, while "musical artist" narrows it down to her rather than other figures named Yoko. The answer is simply her last name, "ONO," which fits neatly into crossword grids.

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