Crossword clue

“Instrument that's shaken and tapped”

This clue appeared as 10-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
TAMBOURINE
Letters10
Starts withT
Ends withE
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 10, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Instrument that's shaken and tapped” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 10, 2026 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with T and ends with E, with 5 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 that's shaken and tapped” clue?+

The answer is TAMBOURINE (10 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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