The crossword solutions for the term CLARINETIST SHAW refer to the American jazz musician ARTIE Shaw, also known as Arthur Jacob Arshawsky. He was a clarinetist, composer, bandleader, and actor. The five-letter solution ARTIE is a reference to his birth name, Arthur Jacob Arshawsky. The six-letter solution ARTIES is a variation of his name. The five-letter solution ACKER is a reference to his nickname, Acker. The five-letter solution BENNY is a reference to BENNY Goodman, a famous jazz clarinetist who was an influence on Shaw's music. The three-letter solution TED is a reference to Ted Nash, a saxophonist who played in Shaw's orchestra. The four-letter solution REED is a reference to the REED instrument Shaw played, the clarinet.