Taimane Gardner's instrument, for short
Archive answer — August 12, 2026
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“UKE” is the published 3-letter fill for 10 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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This clue’s Wednesday, August 12, 2026 appearance
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- 1. Greek letter that resembles a pitchfork
Answer: PSI
- 4. Bug nobody likes
Answer: FLU
- 7. Haunted street in a Wes Craven franchise
Answer: ELM
- 10. Taimane Gardner's instrument, for short
Answer: UKE
- 11. Comes out of one's shell, maybe
Answer: MOLTS
- 15. "Begone!"
Answer: LEAVEME
- 16. Use DoorDash
Answer: ORDERIN
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- 2. More icky
Answer: SLIMIER
- 3. "That <i>really</i> ticked me off"
Answer: IMSOMAD
- 4. What butterflies do, literally and in your stomach
Answer: FLUTTER
- 5. Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, and beauty
Answer: LAKSHMI
- 6. Yam native to the Philippines
Answer: UBE
- 12. The second <i>L</i> of <i>LL Cool J</i>
Answer: LOVE
- 14. Dough for mochi?
Answer: YEN
The answer to “Taimane Gardner's instrument, for short” in the The Atlantic Crossword is UKE — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 12, 2026 at 10-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Taimane Gardner's instrument, for short” answer
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Why does UKE fit?
UKE is the published 3-letter answer at 10-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Taimane Gardner's instrument, for short” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Taimane Gardner's instrument, for short”?
The answer is UKE.
How many letters are in the answer?
3 letters: UKE.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the The Atlantic Crossword for August 12, 2026 at 10-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?
Open the The Atlantic answers page for August 12, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.