Crossword clue
“Woodwinds that are usually black”
This clue appeared as 36-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 16, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
OBOESLetters5
Starts withO
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Woodwinds that are usually black” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 16, 2025 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with S, 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 “Woodwinds that are usually black” clue?+
The answer is OBOES (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 16, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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