Musical instrument (8)

Archive answer — August 31, 2026

12 Across

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Clue explained

“TROMBONE” is the published 8-letter fill for 12 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Mirror Classic Crossword

This clue’s Monday, August 31, 2026 appearance

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Across

14 clues
  1. 1Personnel (5)
  2. 4Loose (5)
  3. 10Freight (5)
  4. 11Avian influenza (4,3)
  5. 12Musical instrument (8)TROMBONE
  6. 13Untidy state (4)
  7. 15Sermon (6)
  8. 17Queasiness (6)
  9. 19Impetuous (4)
  10. 20Learned (8)
  11. 23About to cry (7)
  12. 24Oak tree fruit (5)
  13. 25Broom of twigs (5)
  14. 26Abyss (5)

Down

12 clues
  1. 2Human trunk (5)
  2. 3Popular sport (8)
  3. 5Nobleman (4)
  4. 6Store of money (7)
  5. 7Thick soup (6,5)
  6. 8Dark wood (5)
  7. 9Superior, excellent (11)
  8. 14Collision between motor vehicles (3,5)
  9. 16Knead muscles (7)
  10. 18Grown-up (5)
  11. 21Sounds a horn (5)
  12. 22Bushy hairstyle (4)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Personnel (5)

    Answer: STAFF

  2. 4. Loose (5)

    Answer: SLACK

  3. 10. Freight (5)

    Answer: CARGO

  4. 11. Avian influenza (4,3)

    Answer: BIRDFLU

  5. 12. Musical instrument (8)

    Answer: TROMBONE

  6. 13. Untidy state (4)

    Answer: MESS

  7. 15. Sermon (6)

    Answer: HOMILY

  8. 17. Queasiness (6)

    Answer: NAUSEA

  9. 19. Impetuous (4)

    Answer: RASH

  10. 20. Learned (8)

    Answer: EDUCATED

  11. 23. About to cry (7)

    Answer: TEARFUL

  12. 24. Oak tree fruit (5)

    Answer: ACORN

  13. 25. Broom of twigs (5)

    Answer: BESOM

  14. 26. Abyss (5)

    Answer: CHASM

Down

  1. 2. Human trunk (5)

    Answer: TORSO

  2. 3. Popular sport (8)

    Answer: FOOTBALL

  3. 5. Nobleman (4)

    Answer: LORD

  4. 6. Store of money (7)

    Answer: COFFERS

  5. 7. Thick soup (6,5)

    Answer: SCOTCHBROTH

  6. 8. Dark wood (5)

    Answer: EBONY

  7. 9. Superior, excellent (11)

    Answer: OUTSTANDING

  8. 14. Collision between motor vehicles (3,5)

    Answer: CARCRASH

  9. 16. Knead muscles (7)

    Answer: MASSAGE

  10. 18. Grown-up (5)

    Answer: ADULT

  11. 21. Sounds a horn (5)

    Answer: TOOTS

  12. 22. Bushy hairstyle (4)

    Answer: AFRO

The answer to “Musical instrument (8)” in the Mirror Classic Crossword is TROMBONE — a 8-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 31, 2026 at 12-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Musical instrument (8)” answer

TROMBONE(8 letters)

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Why does TROMBONE fit?

TROMBONE is the published 8-letter answer at 12-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Musical instrument (8)” appeared?

The same clue can return on another date, sometimes with a different fill. These are the matching appearances in the recent published records available through the Answers API.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Musical instrument (8)”?

The answer is TROMBONE.

How many letters are in the answer?

8 letters: TROMBONE.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Mirror Classic Crossword for August 31, 2026 at 12-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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