Instrument used in early recordings
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LYRE
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The clue “Instrument used in early recordings” has appeared 4 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Evening Standard crossword on December 7, 2025, where the answer was LYRE.
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