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The Clue

Fretted instrument (4 letter answer)

The Answer

VIOL

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Notes

The answer VIOL is common and appears about once every 300 puzzles.

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Definition

VIOL as a noun:

1. any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin family