Double-reeded instrument Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, April 17, 2012 · 2-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, April 17, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 17, 2012 · 2-Down · 4 letters
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a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece
noun
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