Reed instrument

Latest answer — August 15, 2026

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Clue explained

An oboe is a woodwind instrument played with a double reed, so it fits the clue’s description of a reed instrument.

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Definition
A black oboe with its keys and reed visible.

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The answer to “Reed instrument” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is OBOE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 15, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 32-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.

“Reed instrument” answer

OBOE (4 letters)

Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is OBOE.

What does OBOE mean?

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

(noun)

  • a woodwind instrument with a double-reed mouthpiece, a slender tubular body, and holes stopped by keys

When else has “Reed instrument” appeared?

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August 15, 2026 (most recent) → OBOE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Reed instrument”?

The answer is OBOE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Reed instrument”?

4 letters: OBOE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 15, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 32-Down.

Can “Reed instrument” have a different answer?

Yes — Eugene Sheffer 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 this day's Eugene Sheffer answers?

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