Musical instrument whose name means "three strings" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, July 4, 2019 · 12-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, July 4, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 4, 2019 · 12-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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