For the clue "Indian string instrument" from the Universal Crossword crossword (May 1, 2024), we recommend SITAR as the answer. It's 5 letters long and has a 99% confidence rating out of 108 possible solutions. Our ranking takes into account how often each answer has appeared in crossword puzzles for this and related clues.
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108 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SITAR
Indian string instrument
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2024
99%
SITAR
Indian string instrument
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2024
10%
CELLO
Lowest string quartet instrument
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
10%
CELLO
Lowest string quartet instrument
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
OBOE
High-pitched wind instrument
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
5%
OBOE
High-pitched wind instrument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
5%
TWINE
Strong string
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
TWINE
Strong string
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
CHILEANSEABASS
Musical instrument made off the coast of South America?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
CHILEANSEABASS
Musical instrument made off the coast of South America?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
BANJO
Folk instrument
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
5%
BANJO
Folk instrument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
5%
PIANOACCORDION
*Squeeze-box instrument with a keyboard
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
5%
PIANOACCORDION
*Squeeze-box instrument with a keyboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
ORGAN
Church instrument with pipes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
ORGAN
Church instrument with pipes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
KEYTAR
Hybrid synth instrument
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
KEYTAR
Hybrid synth instrument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
CELLI
String section instruments
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
CELLI
String section instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
SYNTH
Electronica instrument
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
5%
SYNTH
Electronica instrument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
5%
GONG
Pagoda instrument
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
GONG
Pagoda instrument
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
BABYGRAND
Piano studio instrument
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
5%
BABYGRAND
Piano studio instrument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
5%
KAZOO
Hum-powered instrument
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
KAZOO
Hum-powered instrument
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
TRUMPET
"Listen to My ___!" (children's book about a brass instrument)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
5%
TRUMPET
"Listen to My ___!" (children's book about a brass instrument)
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
5%
ALTOSAX
Charlie Parker's jazz instrument
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
ALTOSAX
Charlie Parker's jazz instrument
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
LUTE
Ren Faire stringed instrument
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
5%
LUTE
Ren Faire stringed instrument
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
5%
HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
5%
HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
5%
PIANO
Grand instrument
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
5%
PIANO
Grand instrument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
5%
AIRGUITAR
Pantomimed instrument
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
5%
AIRGUITAR
Pantomimed instrument
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
5%
PEN
Lyricist's instrument?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
5%
PEN
Lyricist's instrument?
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
5%
TUBA
Big brass instrument
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
TUBA
Big brass instrument
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
YOYO
Toy on a string
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
5%
YOYO
Toy on a string
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
5%
LYRE
Musical instrument in Orpheus mosaics
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
5%
LYRE
Musical instrument in Orpheus mosaics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
5%
BASSTUBA
Low-pitched brass instrument
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
5%
BASSTUBA
Low-pitched brass instrument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
5%
VIBES
Musical instrument similar to the xylophone, familiarly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
5%
VIBES
Musical instrument similar to the xylophone, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
5%
PINPAD
ATM input instrument
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
5%
PINPAD
ATM input instrument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
5%
HARP
Stringed instrument with seven pedals
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
5%
HARP
Stringed instrument with seven pedals
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
5%
TIEON
Affix with string
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
5%
TIEON
Affix with string
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
5%
HORN
Car instrument
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
5%
HORN
Car instrument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
5%
KEYS
Singer Alicia, or parts of her instrument
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
5%
KEYS
Singer Alicia, or parts of her instrument
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
5%
MORECOWBELL
"SNL" sketch featuring Christopher Walken and a percussion instrument
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2025
5%
MORECOWBELL
"SNL" sketch featuring Christopher Walken and a percussion instrument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2025
5%
JUG
Makeshift instrument
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
5%
JUG
Makeshift instrument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
5%
OCARINA
Wind instrument with an oval body
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2025
5%
OCARINA
Wind instrument with an oval body
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2025
5%
FIFE
High-pitched wind instrument
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
5%
FIFE
High-pitched wind instrument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
5%
DRUM
Percussion instrument
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
5%
DRUM
Percussion instrument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
5%
ALTO
With 56-Down, instrument for Charlie Parker
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2025
5%
ALTO
With 56-Down, instrument for Charlie Parker
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2025
5%
WEEDEATER
Lawn tool also known as a string trimmer
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 25, 2025
5%
WEEDEATER
Lawn tool also known as a string trimmer
Universal Crossword · May 25, 2025
5%
ARC
Shape made with a pencil and string
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2025
5%
ARC
Shape made with a pencil and string
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2025
5%
GAUGE
Measuring instrument
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2025
5%
GAUGE
Measuring instrument
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2025
5%
SAX
Lisa Simpson's instrument, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
5%
SAX
Lisa Simpson's instrument, for short
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
5%
VIOLA
Stringed instrument that's also a first name
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2025
5%
VIOLA
Stringed instrument that's also a first name
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2025
5%
VANE
Wind instrument?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2025
5%
VANE
Wind instrument?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
5%
BASS
Adam Clayton's instrument
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
5%
BASS
Adam Clayton's instrument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
5%
KOTO
Japanese instrument
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 25, 2025
5%
KOTO
Japanese instrument
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 25, 2025
5%
LEADPENCIL
Writing instrument with an inapt name
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2025
5%
LEADPENCIL
Writing instrument with an inapt name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2025
5%
GUITARTAB
*Notation for a fretted instrument
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2025
5%
GUITARTAB
*Notation for a fretted instrument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2025
5%
PENCIL
Writing instrument
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 3, 2025
5%
PENCIL
Writing instrument
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 3, 2025
5%
PRISONCELLO
Stringed instrument played by people in jail?
(11)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 10, 2024
5%
PRISONCELLO
Stringed instrument played by people in jail?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 10, 2024
5%
KITE
Toy on a string
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2024
5%
KITE
Toy on a string
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2024
5%
SAXOPHONEBOOKS
Publications dedicated to the history of a jazz instrument?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2024
5%
SAXOPHONEBOOKS
Publications dedicated to the history of a jazz instrument?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
5%
TRUMPETPROJECT
Endeavor to improve a brass instrument?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2024
5%
TRUMPETPROJECT
Endeavor to improve a brass instrument?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
5%
BAGPIPEDREAMS
Fantasies about being the best player of a Scottish instrument?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2024
5%
BAGPIPEDREAMS
Fantasies about being the best player of a Scottish instrument?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
5%
COWBELLPEPPER
Particles from a percussion instrument that may start a sneezing fit?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2024
5%
COWBELLPEPPER
Particles from a percussion instrument that may start a sneezing fit?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
5%
UKULELE
Island instrument
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 23, 2024
5%
UKULELE
Island instrument
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 23, 2024
5%
FRENCHHORN
*Coiled brass instrument
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 16, 2024
5%
FRENCHHORN
*Coiled brass instrument
Universal Crossword · Oct 16, 2024
5%
TENORSAX
Coltrane’s instrument
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 30, 2024
5%
TENORSAX
Coltrane’s instrument
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
5%
CASTANET
Certain dancer's percussion instrument
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2024
5%
CASTANET
Certain dancer's percussion instrument
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
5%
VIOL
Old stringed instrument
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 16, 2024
5%
VIOL
Old stringed instrument
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 16, 2024
1%
DRUMS
Percussion instruments with taut tops
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
DRUMS
Percussion instruments with taut tops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
BTEAM
Second-string players
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
BTEAM
Second-string players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
LACE
Shoestring
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
LACE
Shoestring
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
LACES
Shoestrings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
LACES
Shoestrings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
UKE
Luau strings, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
UKE
Luau strings, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
LEGCURL
Hamstring exercise
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
LEGCURL
Hamstring exercise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
MARIONETTE
Figure that comes with strings attached
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MARIONETTE
Figure that comes with strings attached
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
SOBSTORY
Tale designed to tug at one's heartstrings
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
SOBSTORY
Tale designed to tug at one's heartstrings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
TAUT
Like a bowstring
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
TAUT
Like a bowstring
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
UKES
Luau instruments
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
UKES
Luau instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
ACAPPELLA
Noninstrumental music genre
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
ACAPPELLA
Noninstrumental music genre
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
VANES
Wind instruments?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
VANES
Wind instruments?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
STRAD
Short strings?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
STRAD
Short strings?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
TUNER
Device that helps adjust the pitch of musical instruments
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
TUNER
Device that helps adjust the pitch of musical instruments
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
VIOLAS
Midsize stringed instruments
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
VIOLAS
Midsize stringed instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
MARACAS
Pair of handheld percussion instruments
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
MARACAS
Pair of handheld percussion instruments
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
GUITARS
Rock instruments
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
GUITARS
Rock instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
HARPS
Instruments with many strings
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
1%
HARPS
Instruments with many strings
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
YOYOS
Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
1%
YOYOS
Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
1%
ATEAM
First-stringers
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
1%
ATEAM
First-stringers
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
1%
APRON
It comes with strings attached
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
1%
APRON
It comes with strings attached
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
1%
KAZOOS
Buzzy instruments
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
1%
KAZOOS
Buzzy instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
1%
PIANOS
Keyed instruments
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
1%
PIANOS
Keyed instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
1%
OBOES
Woodwind instruments
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
1%
OBOES
Woodwind instruments
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
1%
YAMAHA
World's largest manufacturer of musical instruments
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
1%
YAMAHA
World's largest manufacturer of musical instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
1%
STRUM
Pull some strings?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
1%
STRUM
Pull some strings?
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
1%
ATEAMS
First-stringers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2025
1%
ATEAMS
First-stringers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
1%
STEELDRUMS
Metal percussion instruments
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
1%
STEELDRUMS
Metal percussion instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
1%
CONGADRUMS
Percussion instruments with Cuban roots
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
1%
CONGADRUMS
Percussion instruments with Cuban roots
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
1%
AIRGUITARS
Imaginary instruments
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
1%
AIRGUITARS
Imaginary instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
1%
TUNES
Adjusts the strings on a guitar, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2025
1%
TUNES
Adjusts the strings on a guitar, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2025
1%
TUNE
Pull some strings?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2025
1%
TUNE
Pull some strings?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
1%
CONARTISTS
People pulling the strings of a racket?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
1%
CONARTISTS
People pulling the strings of a racket?
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
1%
ONEMANBAND
He plays many instruments simultaneously
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
1%
ONEMANBAND
He plays many instruments simultaneously
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
1%
HOODIE
Sweatshirt with drawstrings
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
1%
HOODIE
Sweatshirt with drawstrings
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
1%
BAGPIPES
Irish or Scottish instruments
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2025
1%
BAGPIPES
Irish or Scottish instruments
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
1%
SEXTANTS
Mariners’ instruments
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
1%
SEXTANTS
Mariners’ instruments
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
1%
BATONS
Conductors' "instruments"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2025
1%
BATONS
Conductors' "instruments"
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2025
1%
TUBAS
Big band instruments
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
1%
TUBAS
Big band instruments
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
1%
SONATINAS
Short instrumental pieces
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 23, 2025
1%
SONATINAS
Short instrumental pieces
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 23, 2025
1%
CFO
Exec. who holds the purse strings
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
1%
CFO
Exec. who holds the purse strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
1%
KITES
Toys with strings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2024
1%
KITES
Toys with strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
1%
PUPPETSHOW
Drama with some strings attached?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2024
1%
PUPPETSHOW
Drama with some strings attached?
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2024
1%
CLARINETPROFITS
Windfall from the sale of wind instruments?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2024
1%
CLARINETPROFITS
Windfall from the sale of wind instruments?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
1%
CLARINETS
Woodwind instruments that need 16-Acrosses
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2024
1%
CLARINETS
Woodwind instruments that need 16-Acrosses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
1%
CASTANETS
Flamenco dancer’s instruments
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 11, 2024
1%
CASTANETS
Flamenco dancer’s instruments
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 11, 2024
1%
SUB
Second-stringer
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 9, 2024
1%
SUB
Second-stringer
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 9, 2024
1%
ONA
___ shoestring budget
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2024
1%
ONA
___ shoestring budget
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
1%
LUTES
Ancient strings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2024
1%
LUTES
Ancient strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Indian string instrument" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 108 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SITAR (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Indian string instrument"?
The best answer for "Indian string instrument" is SITAR with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Indian string instrument" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on May 1, 2024.