“Plucked instrument”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Plucked instrument”, last seen on May 23, 2026.

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A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

SITAR

The answer to “Plucked instrument” is SITAR

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PublishedMay 23, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Plucked instrument” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SITAR — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Plucked instrument”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Plucked instrument” is SITAR — a 5-letter down entry from the May 23, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

SITAR has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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