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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% | 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% | DEVOLVE Delegate to another | (7) | Newsday | Nov 9, 2025 |
| 5% | INTERACT Play on one another (8) | (8) | Puzzler | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 5% | MURPHYSLAW If it can fail, it will (7,3) | (10) | The Guardian Quick | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 5% | LUTES Musical instruments that become other musical instruments when an F is added to the front | (5) | New York Times | Nov 2, 2025 |
| 5% | BABYGRAND Youngster gets a lot of money for instrument (4,5) | (9) | Mirror Cryptic | Oct 30, 2025 |
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