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Chinese instrument with two strings (crossword clue)

4 squares · NYT Crossword · July 5, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026 (34 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.

Answer length: 4 squares

First letter

E _ _ _

First and last letters

E _ _ U

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ERHU as a word: A type of bowed spike fiddle having two strings, originating in China as part of the huqin family of string instruments.

ERHU has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.

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