Instrument that plays an orchestra's tuning note Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OBOE Instrument that plays an orchestra's tuning note (4) USA Today Dec 18, 2020
6% MOUTHORGAN Instrument Maroon 5 played (10) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 29, 2026
6% SHARP Small stringed instrument imperfectly tuned (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 10, 2026
6% OGS Orchestra-tuning instrument (3) USA Today Quick Jun 12, 2025
6% OBOES Orchestra tuning instruments (5) USA Today Mar 20, 2025
5% CHORD Simultaneous playing of notes of different pitches (5) (5) Puzzler Feb 1, 2026
5% BOPS Catchy tunes (4) Universal Jan 31, 2026
5% SAXONY Instrument playing end of symphony in German state (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Jan 31, 2026
5% STEELDRUM Must elder play this instrument? (5,4) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 28, 2026
5% CONCERTO Piece for soloist and orchestra (8) Eugene Sheffer Jan 26, 2026

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