Finishes 6 down to score Crossword Clue

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The hint for today's crossword puzzle is brought you by "Irish Times Crosaire" and the clue we are solving today is "Finishes 6 down to score".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Finishes 6 down to score" leads to the answer "MUSIC." Here is the breakdown of how this answer relates to the clue:

1. Finishes: In the context of a crossword clue, "finishes" indicates the ending or conclusion of something.
2. 6 down: Refers to a specific location within the crossword grid where the answer intersects with the clues going across. Each box in a crossword puzzle is labeled with a number to correspond with a specific clue.
3. To score: Implies achieving points or success in a particular context, often related to completing a task or achieving a goal.

Considering these elements, the answer "MUSIC" fits the clue because music is often associated with the concept of finishing a piece, song, or performance to achieve a score or applause. In various musical compositions, a crescendo or finale signifies the conclusion, much like how the concept of "finishes" links to "MUSIC" in this crossword puzzle.

Definition of "MUSIC"

vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion

Example :

couples were dancing to the music

baroque music

he devoted his life to music

 The Crossword clue "Finishes 6 down to score" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	18 September 2018	MUSIC