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“Slender instrument”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Slender instrument”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter O
Last letter E
O ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

O B O E

The answer to “Slender instrument” is OBOE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published May 24, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 3 75% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Slender instrument” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is OBOE — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Slender instrument”

What is the answer to “Slender instrument” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OBOE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

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

The answer OBOE contains 4 letters.

Was “Slender instrument” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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