Busy signals, e.g. (5) NYT Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer on August 09, 2024
Busy signals, e.g.(5) NYT Crossword Clue Answer with 5 letters for NYT on August 09, 2024. The answer to the clue Busy signals, e.g. (5) NYT is TONES.
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Updated Aug 09, 2024
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Busy signals, e.g. (5) NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Busy signals, e.g. (5) NYT for the August 09, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with T and end with S. Possible solutions are TAGUS,TABES, and TONES.
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The answer to the Busy signals, e.g.(5) NYT crossword clue is "TONES."
Busy signals, e.g. (5)NYT Crossword Clue Explanation
The word "TONES" refers to the sounds you hear when a phone line is busy or otherwise engaged. Busy signals are a type of tone, an audio cue indicating that the number you’re trying to reach is currently unavailable. In a broader context, "tones" can refer to various audio signals or sounds associated with telecommunication systems.
Understanding the Clue
- Busy signals, e.g.: This points to examples of sounds or signals one might encounter when trying to make a phone call.
- TONES: The audio signals, including busy signals, that are used in telecommunication to convey the status of a phone line.
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