The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 5 letter word LOOK SHARP
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More clues leading to the result LOOK SHARP
- Speed up appearances to play an instrument
- Learner confused – oh ask pro! Hurry!
- Buck up king with bitter underneath throne
- Inspect small instrument and be quick about it
- Closet king wants tart – get a move on
- Hurry to watch son on instrument
- Man-eater caught tail first in noose — pull your finger out!
- Quickly spots something found on a Guinness label
- Hurry up and appear with second instrument
- Beautiful appearance given to instrument quickly!
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