This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ E
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FLUTE as a word: (music) A woodwind instrument consisting of a tube with a row of holes that produce sound through vibrations caused by air blown across the edge of the holes...; A glass with a long, narrow bowl and a long stem, used for drinking wine, especially champagne.
FLUTE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 23, 2026.
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