Crossword clue

“Instrument with pipes and stops”

This clue appeared as 53-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ORGAN
Letters5
Starts withO
Ends withN
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 16, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Instrument with pipes and stops” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 16, 2026 as 53-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Instrument with pipes and stops” clue?+

The answer is ORGAN (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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