“Fine-textured wood used in musical instruments” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PEAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fine-textured wood used in musical instruments”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 9, 2025, where it runs at 36 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.