“Thin woodwind” crossword clue
Answer
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B
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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 “Thin woodwind”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 22, 2025, where it runs at 52 Down 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. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 22, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 22, 2025 grid51ATennis format … or a description of some of the letters in 20-, 31- and 38-Across12 ltrs›56AYaks4 ltrs›59AThe "grand slam" of showbiz4 ltrs›62ATakes in4 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 1, 2026NYT Crossword52 Down••••OBOESep 8, 2025NYT Crossword13 Across••••OBOEJan 22, 2025NYT Crossword52 Down••••OBOEBack to the full Jan 22, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.