NYT Crossword · 14 Across
“Pear-shaped stringed instrument” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, March 28, 2016 as 14 Across. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Monday, March 28, 2016 · 14 Across
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Across
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Down
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- 9Curly's replacement in the Three Stooges crossword clue5 letters
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- 11In a plane or train crossword clue7 letters
- 12Opposite of a bench player crossword clue7 letters
- 13His counterpart crossword clue3 letters
- 18Multigenerational tale crossword clue4 letters
- 22Early caucusgoer crossword clue5 letters
- 24Aesop character who lost a race crossword clue4 letters
- 25Shape of a stop sign crossword clue7 letters
- 26Appreciative poem crossword clue3 letters
- 29Easy-to-chew food crossword clue3 letters
- 32Nitty-gritty crossword clue9 letters
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- 37Capital of Peru crossword clue4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Pear-shaped stringed instrument”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with L and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Pear-shaped stringed instrument” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 28, 2016, at 14 Across.
What is the answer to the “Pear-shaped stringed instrument” crossword clue?
The answer is LUTE (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.