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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% | OBOE One of the woodwind instruments | (4) | ||
| 6% | UNDERACHIEVE Fail to fulfil one's potential | (12) | The Times Concise | Sep 25, 2025 |
| 6% | ARENT Fail to be | (5) | Newsday | Sep 11, 2025 |
| 6% | APE Impersonator failing to start cassette | (3) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Aug 27, 2025 |
| 6% | FLUTE Loud instrument or another (5) | (5) | ||
| 6% | MEANWHILE When email fails in the interim | (9) | The Times Cryptic | Jul 17, 2025 |
| 6% | CHEWING Munching when CGI fails | (7) | The Sun Two Speed | Jul 9, 2025 |
| 6% | REORDER Get another instrument to reduce carbon (7) | (7) | ||
| 5% | CANTWIN Sure to fail | (7) | LA Times Daily | Oct 18, 2025 |
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