Instrument that begins an orchestra's tune-up Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, January 12, 2016 · 14-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, January 12, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 12, 2016 · 14-Across · 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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