Crossword answer
XYLOPHONE
9 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen The Independent, October 8, 2026
Letter pattern
XYLOPHONE
Clues that lead to XYLOPHONE
Most recent firstAbout XYLOPHONE in crosswords
XYLOPHONE is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Percussion instrument” in the The Independent crossword on October 8, 2026.
Other 9-letter answers
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Every appearance of XYLOPHONE (4)
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Oct 8, 2026
Percussion instrument · The Independent · 2 Down
Aug 27, 2026
Percussion instrument · The Independent · 3 Down
Jun 12, 2026
Set of wooden bars cut between axes and whetstone (9) · The Guardian · 10 Across
Jun 27, 2025
Wooden instrument: axes cut hard one · The Independent · 2 Down