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“Coiled brass instruments”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Coiled brass instruments”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter F
Last letter S
F ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 11-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

F R E N C H H O R N S

The answer to “Coiled brass instruments” is FRENCHHORNS

Letters 11
Direction Down
Published Jan 21, 2026

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 11 positions
Vowels 2 18% of word
Consonants 9 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “Coiled brass instruments” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is FRENCHHORNS — a 11-letter word that begins with F and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 9 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Coiled brass instruments”

What is the answer to “Coiled brass instruments” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FRENCHHORNS — a 11-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Coiled brass instruments”?

The answer FRENCHHORNS contains 11 letters.

Was “Coiled brass instruments” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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