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Crossword answer

RIFF

4 letters · Used for 8 different clues · 16 appearances · Last seen Eugene Sheffer, July 9, 2026
Letter pattern
RIFF
Starts with R, ends with F · 4 letters
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Clues that lead to RIFF

Most recent first
ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Jazz phrase4Eugene ShefferJul 9, 2026 Jazzy improvisation4LA TimesJul 2, 2026 Guitar ___ (short, repeated part)4Daily ThemedMay 15, 2026 Repeated phrase in music4The IndependentFeb 10, 2026 Comedy ad lib4Puzzle PageJan 13, 2026 Bit of musical flair4New York TimesDec 1, 2025 Jazz lick4New York TimesOct 14, 2025 Guitar ___ (repeated bit)4Daily ThemedApr 19, 2024

About RIFF in crosswords

RIFF is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 16 times in our database across 8 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Jazz phrase” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on July 9, 2026.

Every appearance of RIFF (16)

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Jul 9, 2026
Jazz phrase · Eugene Sheffer · 20 Across
Jul 2, 2026
Jazzy improvisation · LA Times · Across
May 15, 2026
Guitar ___ (short, repeated part) · Daily Themed · 17 Across
Apr 25, 2026
Jazz phrase · Eugene Sheffer · 6 Down
Feb 10, 2026
Repeated phrase in music · The Independent · 6 Across
Jan 13, 2026
Comedy ad lib · Puzzle Page · 9 Across
Dec 1, 2025
Bit of musical flair · New York Times · 50 Down
Oct 14, 2025
Jazz lick · New York Times · 18 Down
Sep 3, 2025
Jazz phrase · Eugene Sheffer · 2 Down
Sep 17, 2024
Jazz phrase · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Down
Apr 19, 2024
Guitar ___ (repeated bit) · Daily Themed · 31 Down
Oct 16, 2023
Jazz phrase · Eugene Sheffer · 31 Across
Aug 23, 2022
Jazz phrase · Eugene Sheffer · 21 Down
Mar 30, 2022
Guitar ___ (repeated bit) · Daily Themed · 1 Down
Jul 13, 2021
Guitar ___ (short, repeated part) · Daily Themed · 28 Down
Mar 31, 2020
Jazz phrase · Eugene Sheffer · 5 Across