Musical instrument whose second syllable sounds like a part of other musical instruments Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, April 15, 2026 · 15-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 15, 2026 · 15-Across · 4 letters
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a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece
noun
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