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Here is the answer for the crossword clue When one instrument fails to start, get another last seen in Guardian Cryptic 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LUTE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LUTE When one instrument fails to start, get another | (4) | The Guardian Cryptic | May 12, 2023 |
| 6% | CREW Propeller failing to start for ship's company | (4) | The Telegraph Toughie | Nov 25, 2025 |
| 6% | SEP When Oktoberfest starts, in short | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 21, 2025 |
| 6% | NEWAT Just getting started with | (5) | New York Times | Nov 18, 2025 |
| 6% | REUP Start another tour, as in the military | (4) | ||
| 6% | DOESNOT Fails to | (7) | The Atlantic | Oct 22, 2025 |
| 6% | OBOE One of the woodwind instruments | (4) | ||
| 6% | APE Impersonator failing to start cassette | (3) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Aug 27, 2025 |
| 5% | ETA "When r u getting in?" | (3) | New York Times | Nov 30, 2025 |
| 5% | FREE "Buy one, get one ___" | (4) | New York Times Mini | Nov 28, 2025 |
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