Crossword clue
“Instrument once known as a "toy trumpet"”
This clue appeared as 52-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
KAZOOLetters5
Starts withK
Ends withO
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Instrument once known as a "toy trumpet"” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 2, 2026 as 52-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with K and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Instrument once known as a "toy trumpet"” clue?+
The answer is KAZOO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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