Rostropovich's instrument Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, January 30, 2012 · 12-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between February 1998 and January 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 30, 2012 · 12-Down · 5 letters
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a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing
noun
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