Orchestral instrument (4)

Latest answer — September 16, 2026

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A TUBA is a large brass orchestral instrument with a deep sound.

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Definition
A large brass tuba used in an orchestra

Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, September 16, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Orchestral instrument (4)” in the The Guardian Quick crossword is TUBA — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 16, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 8-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include OBOE. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Orchestral instrument (4)” answer

TUBA (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as OBOE

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What does TUBA mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of TUBA is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a large brass wind instrument of bass pitch, with three to six valves and a broad bell typically facing upwards

Other answers for “Orchestral instrument (4)”

The Guardian Quick has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides TUBA, it has also been OBOE. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Orchestral instrument (4)”?

The answer is TUBA, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 16, 2026. Other answers for this clue include OBOE.

How many letters is the answer to “Orchestral instrument (4)”?

4 letters: TUBA. Earlier fills for this clue have also been OBOE (4).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 16, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 8-Across. Earlier appearances: September 15, 2026 → OBOE.

Can “Orchestral instrument (4)” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides TUBA, The Guardian Quick has also used OBOE for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Guardian Quick answers?

The full grid for September 16, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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