Woodwind instrument Crossword Clue

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Woodwind instrument Crossword Answer

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FLUTE

(5 letters)

CONTRABASSOON

(13 letters)

REED

(4 letters)

CLARINET

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

WOODWIND (noun)
1. any wind instrument other than the brass instruments
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

FLUTE
(5 letters)
CONTRABASSOON
(13 letters)
REED
(4 letters)
CLARINET
(8 letters)

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