Stringed Indian instrument featured in the Beatles’ “Norwegian Wood” NYT Crossword Clue

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1 ? S
2 ? I
3 ? T
4 ? A
5 ? R
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      Think of an instrument that bridges Eastern melodies with Western rock.

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      A ????? is a traditional Indian stringed instrument with a long neck and a gourd body, used in classical music.

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      The clue points to an Indian stringed instrument famously used by the Beatles. The ????? was played by George Harrison in the song 'Norwegian Wood,' introducing Western audiences to its distinctive sound.

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      Indian instrument with 18 to 21 strings, Plucked instrument, Instrument named from the Persian for “three string”, Indian stringed instrument, Classical Indian stringed instrument

      Clue Analysis

      The 5-letter answer to “Stringed Indian instrument featured in the Beatles’ “Norwegian Wood”” in the NYT Midi puzzle March 12 2026 is SITAR.

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