Sings nonsense syllables Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, June 3, 2025 · 37-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 3, 2025 · 37-Across · 5 letters
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singing jazz; the singer substitutes nonsense syllables for the words of the song and tries to sound like a musical instrument
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