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String instrument on which a raga might be played Crossword Clue Answer

Solving String instrument on which a raga might be played? You're in luck—this appeared in New Yorker August 20, 2025. Check out our 5-letter solution.

String instrument on which a raga might be played Crossword Answer

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String instrument on which a raga might be played Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 5-letter answer to "String instrument on which a raga might be played" crossword clue?

The answer to the "String instrument on which a raga might be played" crossword clue is SITAR. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "String instrument on which a raga might be played" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on August 20, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of SITAR?

The word SITAR means: a stringed instrument of India; has a long neck and movable frets; has 6 or 7 metal strings for playing and usually 13 resonating strings. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "String instrument on which a raga might be played".