Plucked instrument Crossword Clue

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Plucked instrument Crossword Answer

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HARP

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STAR

(4 letters)

LUTE

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. 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

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PLUCKED (adjective)
1. having the feathers removed, as from a pelt or a fowl
2. of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum
INSTRUMENT (verb)
1. write an instrumental score for
2. address a legal document to
INSTRUMENT (noun)
1. any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
2. the means whereby some act is accomplished

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

HARP
(4 letters)
STAR
(4 letters)
LUTE
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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