Rare percussion instrument, apparently not a combination of other instruments, used by some classical composers Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Rare percussion instrument, apparently not a combination of other instruments, used by some classical composers last seen in Times Specialist Sunday 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 XYLORIMBA.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% XYLORIMBA Rare percussion instrument, apparently not a combination of other instruments, used by some classical composers (9) The Times Specialist Sunday Aug 25, 2024
7% GONG Percussion instrument in a temple (4) USA Today Oct 12, 2025
7% SNAREDRUM Percussion instrument (9) The Telegraph Quick Aug 3, 2025
6% OILDRUM Percussion instrument of industrial origin (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 4, 2025
6% TOOL Instrument (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 12, 2025
6% DRUM Percussion instrument played with sticks (4)
6% GONGS Round percussion instruments (5) Commuter Aug 21, 2025
5% TRIANGLE Percussion instrument (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 3, 2025
5% SHAKER Percussion instrument (6) The Sun Two Speed Jun 25, 2025
5% CYMBAL Percussion instrument (6) The Sun Two Speed Apr 23, 2025

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