“Guitar device for altering tones”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Guitar device for altering tones”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, November 27, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 9
First letter P
Last letter D
P ? ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 9-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

P I T C H B E N D

The answer to “Guitar device for altering tones” is PITCHBEND

Letters 9
Direction Across
Published Nov 27, 2025

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 9 positions
Vowels 2 22% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Guitar device for altering tones” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, November 27, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is PITCHBEND — a 9-letter word that begins with P and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 7 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Guitar device for altering tones”

What is the answer to “Guitar device for altering tones” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PITCHBEND — a 9-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Guitar device for altering tones”?

The answer PITCHBEND contains 9 letters.

Was “Guitar device for altering tones” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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