"An ill wind ..." instrument Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, August 17, 2011 · 59-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, August 17, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 17, 2011 · 59-Down · 4 letters
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a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece
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