Instrument with a deep, rounded back Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Friday, July 18, 2025 · 23-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, July 18, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 18, 2025 · 23-Across · 4 letters
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chordophone consisting of a plucked instrument having a pear-shaped body, a usually bent neck, and a fretted fingerboard
noun
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