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“Hold on Tight” band WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? E
2 ? L
3 ? O
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      Hint 1

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      Think of a band whose name lights up with three letters.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      ??? is an abbreviation for Electric Light Orchestra, a British rock band formed in 1970.

      Hint 3

      explanation
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      The clue refers to the band Electric Light Orchestra, commonly abbreviated as ???, known for their hit song 'Hold on Tight.' The clue uses the song title to lead to the band's initials.

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      ___ rating (chess ranking system), “Evil Woman” group, “Don’t Bring Me Down” band, Jeff Lynne’s group, ___ rating (chess stat)

      WSJ Crossword May 22 2026 Answers

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      Clue Analysis

      The clue ““Hold on Tight” band” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated May 22 2026, the definitive 3-letter answer is: ELO.

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