Ancient stringed instrument sometimes made from a turtle shell Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, October 24, 2023 · 12-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 24, 2023 · 12-Down · 4 letters
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chordophone consisting of a plucked instrument having a pear-shaped body, a usually bent neck, and a fretted fingerboard
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