What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Plucked instrument" from May 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Plucked instrument”

This clue appeared as 48-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SITAR

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
May 23, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Plucked instrument” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 23, 2026 as 48-Down. 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 “Plucked instrument” clue?+

The answer is SITAR (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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