The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word OBOES which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Woodwinds that are usually black crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| OBOES | 100 % | 5 |
Why may OBOES be the right solution?
The answer "OBOES" is correct because oboes are a type of woodwind instrument that is commonly made with a black finish.
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Crossword Answer definitions
OBOES noun- A soprano and melody wind instrument in the modern orchestra and wind ensemble. It is a smaller instrument and generally made of grenadilla wood. It is a member of the double reed family.
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