“___, life had just begun / But now I’ve gone and thrown it all away” (lyric in Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”) NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak / April 25, 2026

Crossword Answer

1 ? M

2 ? A

3 ? M

4 ? A

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Think of a heartfelt address to a parent in a famous rock ballad.

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A term of endearment for one's mother.

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The clue is a direct quotation from the song 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen. The lyrics are sung by Freddie Mercury and refer to a poignant moment in the song where the singer is addressing his mother.

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Ozzy Osbourne's "___, I'm Coming Home", Crib cry, "Baby ___" (2008 comedy), "Don't Tell ___" ("Cabaret" song), Bear with cold porridge

Clue Analysis

The 4-letter answer to “”___, life had just begun / But now I’ve gone and thrown it all away” (lyric in Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”)” in the NYT Midi puzzle April 25 2026 is MAMA.

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A: The most common and recent 4-letter answer for ""___, life had just begun / But now I've gone and thrown it all away" (lyric in Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody")" is MAMA.

A: The clue is a direct quotation from the song 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen. The lyrics are sung by Freddie Mercury and refer to a poignant moment in the song where the singer is addressing his mother.

A: This clue was last seen in the NYT Midi Crossword on April 25, 2026.

A: A term of endearment for one's mother.

A: Ozzy Osbourne's "___, I'm Coming Home", Crib cry, "Baby ___" (2008 comedy), "Don't Tell ___" ("Cabaret" song), Bear with cold porridge

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