What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Slender instruments" from February 3, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Slender instruments”

This clue appeared as 50-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 3, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

OBOES

Letters5

Starts withO

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 3, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Slender instruments” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 3, 2025 as 50-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Slender instruments” clue?+

The answer is OBOES (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 3, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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