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“Musical instrument that jingles”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Musical instrument that jingles”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, June 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter T
Last letter E
T ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 10-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

T A M B O U R I N E

The answer to “Musical instrument that jingles” is TAMBOURINE

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Jun 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 10 positions
Vowels 5 50% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Musical instrument that jingles” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, June 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TAMBOURINE — a 10-letter word that begins with T and ends with E.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 5 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 “Musical instrument that jingles”

What is the answer to “Musical instrument that jingles” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TAMBOURINE — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, June 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Musical instrument that jingles”?

The answer TAMBOURINE contains 10 letters.

Was “Musical instrument that jingles” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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