The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SPINET
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More clues leading to the result SPINET
- Tuning peg inserted in fixed musical instrument
- Group about to fix old instrument
- Small harpsichord made of wood in street
- Keyboard ready to accept authentication code
- Plugging sink, secure instrument
- Chain of bones over middle of vital organ
- Way to incorporate wood in old instrument
- The way to tackle long instrument
- Pluck model instrument
- Sharp object’s the last thing needed for blunt instrument
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The straight part
We know that "old instrument" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old instrument = spinet.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SPINET mean?
SPINET noun- A short, compact harpsichord or piano.
- A spinney.