Fretted instrument Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, November 3, 2005 · 24-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between August 1997 and November 2005.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 3, 2005 · 24-Down · 5 letters
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a stringed instrument of India; has a long neck and movable frets; has 6 or 7 metal strings for playing and usually 13 resonating strings
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