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noun • a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves | ||||||||
| 28% | 10 | Large brass instruments often used in brass bands | ||||||
noun • a bass horn (brass wind instrument) that is the tenor of the tuba family | ||||||||
| 28% | 8 | High-ranking officer of the cavalry | ||||||
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Old Cavalry Officer Requiring Some Brass Crossword Clue
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CORNET which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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CORNET
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic05 Nov 2010 | Across 17 | |
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