One way to "play it" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, April 27, 2025 · 36-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between July 2018 and April 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 27, 2025 · 36-Down · 5 letters
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To learn to play (an instrument) or sing by listening to recorded music without reading or memorizing sheet music or without any formal instruction.
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, July 12, 2018.SAFE4 lettersanswer page
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