Hand-held percussion instrument Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, January 5, 2018 · 45-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, January 5, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 5, 2018 · 45-Down · 6 letters
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a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow gourd containing pebbles or beans; often played in pairs
noun
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