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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Instrument in embarrassing condition while, on reflection, needing polish last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SAXOPHONE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SAXOPHONE Instrument in embarrassing condition while, on reflection, needing polish | (9) | The Guardian Cryptic | Sep 29, 2023 |
| 5% | ORGAN Musical instrument helping to sustain a group, on reflection | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 5% | ABASHED Embarrassed | (7) | The Times Concise | Oct 27, 2025 |
| 5% | MIRRORS Reflects | (7) | USA Today | Oct 25, 2025 |
| 5% | ABASH Embarrass | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 5% | DRAFT A rough one needs to be polished | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Sep 27, 2025 |
| 4% | ANEMIA Vigorless condition | (6) | Premier Sunday | Nov 9, 2025 |
| 4% | ONCE A while ago | (4) | Newsday | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 4% | HOTMIC Cause of embarrassment, at times | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 1, 2025 |
| 4% | CLASS Polish lesson | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Oct 31, 2025 |
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