Crossword clue
“Instrument named from the Persian for “three string””
This clue appeared as 36-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SITARLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Instrument named from the Persian for “three string”” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 21, 2026 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Instrument named from the Persian for “three string”” clue?+
The answer is SITAR (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 21, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
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