Stringed instrument

Latest answer — September 11, 2026

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Clue explained

A BANJO is the stringed musical instrument described.

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Definition
A five-string banjo

Telegraph Quick Crossword

This clue's Friday, September 11, 2026 appearance

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  3. 9Sunk in mud
  4. 10Slaughter
  5. 11Impose
  6. 13Skilful
  7. 14Continent
  8. 16Large celestial body
  9. 18Stringed instrument
  10. 19Senator (anag.)
  11. 21Indoor shoe
  12. 22Lag behind
  13. 23Britpop band
  14. 24Sirocco, e.g.

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  8. 12Actor's prompt
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  12. 18Superlatively good
  13. 19Hurl
  14. 20Dine at home

The answer to “Stringed instrument” in the The Telegraph Quick crossword is BANJO — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 11, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 18-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include UKULELE. 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.

“Stringed instrument” answer

BANJO (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as UKULELE

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What does BANJO mean?

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

(noun)

  • a stringed instrument of the guitar family, with a round open-backed soundbox of parchment stretched over a metal hoop

Other answers for “Stringed instrument”

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Stringed instrument”?

The answer is BANJO, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 11, 2026. Other answers for this clue include UKULELE.

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

5 letters: BANJO. Earlier fills for this clue have also been UKULELE (7).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Quick crossword on September 11, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 18-Across. Earlier appearances: September 6, 2026 → UKULELE.

Can “Stringed instrument” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides BANJO, The Telegraph Quick has also used UKULELE for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

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

The full grid for September 11, 2026 is on the Telegraph Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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