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Strong cord made from the dried intestines of sheep and other animals, historically used to string musical instruments and as surgical ligatures (6) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CATGUT Strong cord made from the dried intestines of sheep and other animals, historically used to string musical instruments and as surgical ligatures (6) | (6) | ||
| 5% | TWINE Strong string | (5) | Universal | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 5% | VIOLA Stringed musical instrument (5) | (5) | Puzzler | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 5% | LYRE Stringed instrument | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 8, 2025 |
| 5% | LANCET Surgical instrument | (6) | New York Times | Oct 19, 2025 |
| 4% | SHARP Small stringed instrument imperfectly tuned | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jan 10, 2026 |
| 4% | HARPS Instruments with many strings | (5) | Universal | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 4% | RAMSHACKLE Sheep tether is badly made | (10) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 4% | UKE 4 stringed instrument, for short | (3) | ||
| 4% | ZITHER Box-like stringed instrument | (6) | Puzzler Backwords | Dec 15, 2025 |
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