Stringed instrument (4)

Latest answer — September 1, 2026

17 Across

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Clue explained

“LUTE” is the published 4-letter fill for 17 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

Mirror Quick Crossword

This clue’s Tuesday, September 1, 2026 appearance

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Across

16 clues
  1. 1Zone (6)
  2. 4Immense (4)
  3. 7Constantly (4)
  4. 8Opinion (6)
  5. 9Unoccupied (4)
  6. 10Competent (4)
  7. 12Character (4)
  8. 14Signal assent (3)
  9. 16Word of leave-taking (3)
  10. 17Stringed instrument (4)LUTE
  11. 20Group of actors (4)
  12. 23Similar (4)
  13. 24Royal seat (6)
  14. 25Volume (4)
  15. 26Spotted (4)
  16. 27Decaying (6)

Down

14 clues
  1. 1Feel (5)
  2. 2Lovely (4)
  3. 3Of the kidneys (5)
  4. 4Shroud (4)
  5. 5Fervent (6)
  6. 6Fad (5)
  7. 11Supreme (4)
  8. 13Nocturnal creatures (4)
  9. 15Intone (6)
  10. 16Alloy (5)
  11. 18Voice (5)
  12. 19Colour (5)
  13. 21Unknown (4)
  14. 22Majority (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Zone (6)

    Answer: SECTOR

  2. 4. Immense (4)

    Answer: VAST

  3. 7. Constantly (4)

    Answer: EVER

  4. 8. Opinion (6)

    Answer: NOTION

  5. 9. Unoccupied (4)

    Answer: IDLE

  6. 10. Competent (4)

    Answer: ABLE

  7. 12. Character (4)

    Answer: ROLE

  8. 14. Signal assent (3)

    Answer: NOD

  9. 16. Word of leave-taking (3)

    Answer: BYE

  10. 17. Stringed instrument (4)

    Answer: LUTE

  11. 20. Group of actors (4)

    Answer: CAST

  12. 23. Similar (4)

    Answer: AKIN

  13. 24. Royal seat (6)

    Answer: THRONE

  14. 25. Volume (4)

    Answer: TOME

  15. 26. Spotted (4)

    Answer: SEEN

  16. 27. Decaying (6)

    Answer: ROTTEN

Down

  1. 1. Feel (5)

    Answer: SENSE

  2. 2. Lovely (4)

    Answer: CUTE

  3. 3. Of the kidneys (5)

    Answer: RENAL

  4. 4. Shroud (4)

    Answer: VEIL

  5. 5. Fervent (6)

    Answer: ARDENT

  6. 6. Fad (5)

    Answer: TREND

  7. 11. Supreme (4)

    Answer: BEST

  8. 13. Nocturnal creatures (4)

    Answer: OWLS

  9. 15. Intone (6)

    Answer: RECITE

  10. 16. Alloy (5)

    Answer: BRASS

  11. 18. Voice (5)

    Answer: UTTER

  12. 19. Colour (5)

    Answer: GREEN

  13. 21. Unknown (4)

    Answer: ANON

  14. 22. Majority (4)

    Answer: MOST

The answer to “Stringed instrument (4)” in the Mirror Quick Crossword is LUTE — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 1, 2026 at 17-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Stringed instrument (4)” answer

LUTE(4 letters)

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Why does LUTE fit?

LUTE is the published 4-letter answer at 17-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Stringed instrument (4)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Stringed instrument (4)”?

The answer is LUTE.

How many letters are in the answer?

4 letters: LUTE.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Quick Crossword for September 1, 2026 at 17-Across.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

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