Its name means "three strings," but it can have up to 21 Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, April 21, 2019 · 1-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, April 21, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 21, 2019 · 1-Down · 5 letters
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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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