Staff leader? Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Staff leader? that was published at Wall Street Journal crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Staff leader?" with the answer "CLEF" is a clever play on words that involves music terminology. Here's why this clue corresponds to this particular answer:

1. Staff: In the musical realm, a staff is a set of five parallel lines on which musical notes are written. It is used to organize and represent pitch and rhythm in sheet music.
2. Leader: The term "leader" in this context suggests something that leads or guides. It prompts you to think about what element leads or initiates music notation.

Putting these two parts together, "Staff leader?" directs you to think about the symbol that leads the notes on a musical staff, guiding musicians on pitch. The answer "CLEF" perfectly fits this clue because a clef sign is a symbol placed at the beginning of a staff to indicate the pitch of the notes represented on that staff. It acts as a musical guide for reading and interpreting the notes accurately.

More Answers:

• CLEF
• GCLEF

Definition of "CLEF"

any of several symbols placed at the left hand end of a stave, indicating the pitch of the notes written on it.

 The Crossword clue "Staff leader?" published 62 time/s & has 2 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	4 March 2024	CLEF
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	20 December 2023	CLEF
The Atlantic	31 December 2021	CLEF
L.A. Times Daily	30 April 2021	CLEF
New York Times	24 June 2018	CLEF
Rock and Roll	11 October 2015	CLEF
USA Today	21 March 2011	CLEF
L.A. Times Sunday	29 August 2010	CLEF
Universal	24 November 2004	GCLEF