Nine musicians: why can't they go fishing? (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NONET Nine musicians: why can't they go fishing? (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Cryptic Aug 16, 2025
83% NONETTOS Italian-derived term for works for nine musicians (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 22, 2026
79% GHOST Q: Why did the ___ go to the bar? (5) Boston Globe Mini Oct 23, 2026
76% BASSI How low can they go? (5) New York Times Oct 8, 2026
76% TUNA Fish found in a can? (4)
72% CARPENTER Go in following fish and chips? (9) (9) The Sun Two Speed Oct 24, 2026
72% TAU Greek T (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 24, 2026
72% TEN It follows nine (3)
72% MAESTRO Distinguished musician (7) The Times Concise Oct 15, 2026
72% GIGS Bookings for musicians (4)

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