Instrument to which an orchestra tunes Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · 66-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 27, 2026 · 66-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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