“Instrument to which an orchestra tunes” crossword clue
Answer
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••••OBOE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OBOE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Instrument to which an orchestra tunes”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 27, 2026, where it runs at 66 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.
Crossing entries
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