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Instrument One Featured In Short Book Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
VIOL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
VIOL
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "VIOL" which means:
- noun
- • Any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin family verb
- • To play the viol.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He played the viol beautifully at the concert."
- • "I had the pleasure of hearing her perform on the viol."
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| The Guardian Cryptic04 May 2022 | Across 27 | |
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