Type of music that's right for a sharp instrument (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RAPIER Type of music that's right for a sharp instrument (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 5, 2026
71% FLAT Sharp's opposite, in music (4) New York Times Midi May 3, 2026
65% TAMBOURINE Musical instrument (10) (10) Mirror Classic May 9, 2026
65% RAGGA Type of dance music (5) The Telegraph Plusword May 7, 2026
65% BANJO Country music instrument (5)
65% JAM Improvise on a musical instrument (3)
62% FLUTE Loud musical instrument is woodwind instrument (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed May 18, 2026
62% SITAR Instrument in Hindustani classical music (5) USA Today May 9, 2026
62% INTUNE Sounding good, as a musical instrument (6) New York Times Apr 27, 2026
62% CORNET Brass musical instrument (6) (6) Puzzler Apr 10, 2026

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