What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Oom-pah band instrument" from November 3, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Oom-pah band instrument”

This clue appeared as 25-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 3, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

TUBA

Letters4

Starts withT

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Oom-pah band instrument” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 3, 2025 as 25-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with T and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Oom-pah band instrument” clue?+

The answer is TUBA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 3, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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