The duck in “Peter and the Wolf” NYT Crossword Clue

By Date: DEC 7, 2025 Follow on Google

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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "The duck in "Peter and the Wolf"" is OBOE.

In Sergei Prokofiev's musical composition 'Peter and the Wolf,' each character is represented by a different instrument. The duck in the story is represented by the oboe, which mimics its quacking sound.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 07, 2025.

Oboe is a woodwind instrument with a double reed and a distinctive, penetrating tone.

Cor anglais kin, Crumhorn kin, Double-reed instrument, it tunes the orchestra, Light wind?

The answer to “The duck in “Peter and the Wolf”” in the New York Times puzzle December 7 2025 is OBOE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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