Colonial flute Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, November 1, 1994 · 23-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, November 1, 1994.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 1, 1994 · 23-Down · 4 letters
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a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band
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