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4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 7, 2023 · 86-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 7, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 7, 2023 · 86-Down · 4 letters
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a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece
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