Alternative music genre since the mid-1980s Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Saturday, August 2, 2025 · 21-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 2, 2025 · 21-Across · 3 letters
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Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional; a broadly encompassing genre of rock music characterized by expressive, often confessional lyrics.
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