Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word OPHICLEIDE

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What does OPHICLEIDE mean?

OPHICLEIDE noun
  1. A keyed brass baritone bugle, now replaced by the tuba in orchestral music

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