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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 |
| 6% | DUSTY In need of a polish | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Dec 6, 2025 |
| 5% | MIRROR Reflect | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 5% | SAND Polish | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 19, 2026 |
| 5% | ECHO Reflection | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 5% | MIRRORED Reflected | (8) | USA Today | Dec 13, 2025 |
| 4% | CLOSEQUARTERS Cramped conditions | (13) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 30, 2026 |
| 4% | IFS Conditions | (3) | Universal | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 4% | SEEDY In poor condition | (5) | New York Times | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 4% | SHAME Deep embarrassment | (5) | Commuter | Jan 26, 2026 |
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