Unravel the Musical Genius: Menken’s Disney Crossword Triumph

As a detective solving the mystery of the crossword clue ‘Menken who wrote the music for “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin,”‘ my investigation began by focusing on the keywords provided: Menken and the three mentioned Disney movies. Recognizing that the clue refers to a composer, I immediately recalled that the renowned composer Alan Menken is associated with these beloved animated films.

Understanding that crossword clues often hinge on wordplay, I explored the structure of the clue. The hint “Menken who wrote the music” suggested a name, and thus represented a proper noun. With this in mind, I analyzed the possibilities presented by the letters already filled in the crossword grid.

Considering the constraints, I noticed that the word ‘Menken‘ appeared to fit the letter count for this particular slot, verifying my earlier hunch. As I then sought to validate the answer, I examined the clue once more and noted the reference to “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Aladdin.” The string of connections formed a clear musical pattern, reinforcing the idea that the answer was indeed ‘Alan‘ Menken, whose iconic compositions have left an indelible mark on these timeless Disney classics.

With a deep breath and a sense of satisfaction, I confidently filled in the answer, ‘ALAN‘, which completion brought me closer to solving the larger puzzle at hand.