The answer to the crossword is 'YER', which is short for 'Year'. The Beatles' 'Year Blues' is a song from their 1968 album, The Beatles (also known as The White Album). It is a blues-style song that reflects the band's growing disillusionment with the music industry and the pressures of fame. The song is a reflection of the band's changing sound and style, and is considered one of their most influential works.