Cuban instrument that ironically has six strings NYT Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from June 22, 2024
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Updated Jun 22, 2024
Cuban instrument that ironically has six strings NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Cuban instrument that ironically has six strings NYT for the June 22, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 4 letters. Start with T and end with S, and the possible solutions are TARS,TAOS,TRES.
Here is the right answer to the crossword clue Cuban instrument that ironically has six strings featured in the NYT puzzle. The correct answer to this clue is TRES.
The clue "Cuban instrument that ironically has six strings" cleverly points to the "TRES," a traditional Cuban guitar-like instrument despite its name meaning "three" in Spanish. The irony lies in its designation, as the Tres typically features six strings arranged in pairs, giving it a distinct sound integral to Cuban music, especially genres like son and salsa.
Solvers deciphering this clue must recognize the dual nature of the word "Tres" — both as a literal translation of "three" and as the name of a stringed instrument that defies this numerical expectation.
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