Cryptic crossword clue
Instrument finally played in fancy grooves 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word FLUTED

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The straight part
We know that "fancy grooves" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fancy grooves = fluted.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does FLUTED mean?

FLUTED verb
  1. To play on a flute.
  2. To make a flutelike sound.
  3. To utter with a flutelike sound.
  4. To form flutes or channels in (as in a column, a ruffle, etc.); to cut a semicylindrical vertical groove in (as in a pillar, etc.).
FLUTED adjective
  1. Having flutes or grooves, either for decoration or to trim weight.
  2. Drunk; intoxicated.

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