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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CYMBAL One of the oldest percussion instruments, usually played as a pair (6) (6)
8% DRUM Percussion instrument played with sticks (4)
7% GONG Percussion instrument in a temple (4) USA Today Oct 12, 2025
7% SNAREDRUM Percussion instrument (9) The Telegraph Quick Aug 3, 2025
7% MARACA Percussion instrument played in pairs (6)
6% OILDRUM Percussion instrument of industrial origin (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 4, 2025
6% ARENOT Pair of words that are usually contracted (6) New York Times Sep 11, 2025
6% GONGS Round percussion instruments (5) Commuter Aug 21, 2025
6% TABLA Paired percussion instrument (5) USA Today Sep 24, 2022
5% WENT Played one's turn (4) New York Times Mini Nov 6, 2025
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