Instrument used to set the pitch for an orchestra Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 23, 2013 · 9-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, September 23, 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 23, 2013 · 9-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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