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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 31% | 11 | Bones connecting the distal row of carpal bones to the metacarpal bones | |
| 3 | 23% | 13 | Derived from Old Frankish, Old Saxon, and Old Frisian | |
They Can Be Played With Old Bones But Not New Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
OBOES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OBOES
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "OBOES" which means:
- noun
- • A slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece
An example sentence would be:
- • "The oboes played a beautiful melody in the orchestra."
- • "She practiced diligently to improve her skills on the oboes."
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| The Guardian Cryptic27 Nov 2008 | Down 22 | |
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