New wave music maker crossword clue
30 Across · WSJ Crossword, August 19, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “New wave music maker” is SYNTH. It appears as 30 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of August 19, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Thumbs Down” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 5 squares running left to right from row 6, column 11 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with S and ends with H, and contains 0 vowels and 5 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Wednesday puzzles sit mid-week on the difficulty curve, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer SYNTH:
- Instrument in much ’80s popJul 21, 2026