Instrument that buzzes

Latest answer — March 01, 2026

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  1. 1Stereotypical wearer of a letterman jacket
  2. 5Surrounding glows
  3. 7Eschew a heavy meal in favor of light snacks
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  1. 1Jacksonville N.F.L. player, informally
  2. 2"But this love is ___" (Taylor Swift lyric)
  3. 3Grumbly sort
  4. 4Instrument that buzzes
  5. 6Uses needle and thread

The answer to “Instrument that buzzes” in the New York Times Mini crossword is KAZOO — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on March 1, 2026 at 4-Down. 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.

“Instrument that buzzes” answer

KAZOO (5 letters)

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Why the answer is KAZOO

KAZOO is the 5-letter solution that fits "Instrument that buzzes" in the NYT Mini crossword on March 1, 2026 (4-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does KAZOO mean?

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

(noun)

  • a small, simple musical instrument consisting of a hollow pipe with a hole in it, over which is a thin covering that vibrates and adds a buzzing sound when the player sings or hums into the pipe

When else has “Instrument that buzzes” appeared?

New York Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

March 1, 2026 (most recent) → KAZOO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Instrument that buzzes”?

The answer is KAZOO, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on March 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Instrument that buzzes”?

5 letters: KAZOO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on March 1, 2026, at 4-Down.

Can “Instrument that buzzes” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

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