Cryptic crossword clue
Strange old instruments — not wind section? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 plus 1 letter word DOLDRUMS  –

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The straight part

We know that "not wind section" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not wind section = doldrums  –.

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 DOLDRUMS  – mean?

1. A slothful or stupid person.

1. Usually preceded by the: a state of apathy or lack of interest; a situation where one feels boredom, ennui, or tedium; a state of listlessness or malaise.
2. Usually preceded by the: the state of a sailing ship when it is impeded by calms or light, baffling winds, and is unable to make progress.
3. (by extension) Usually preceded by the: a part of the ocean near the equator where calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds are common.

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