Pear-shaped stringed instrument Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, March 28, 2016 · 14-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, March 28, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 28, 2016 · 14-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
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