Instrument invented in medieval India Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 13, 2021 · 45-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
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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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