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The Clue

Orchestra section (7 letter answer)

The Answer

BRASSES

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Notes

The answer BRASSES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

Related Clues

Euphoniums and tubas
Certain band instruments
Orchestral wind section

Definition

BRASS as a noun:

1. an alloy of copper and zinc
2. (brass, brass instrument) = a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece
3. (administration, governance, governing body, establishment, brass, organization, organisation) = the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something; "he claims that the present administration is corrupt"; "the governance of an association is responsible to its members"; "he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment"
4. (boldness, nerve, brass, face, cheek) = impudent aggressiveness; "I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty"
5. an ornament or utensil made of brass
6. (brass section, brass) = the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments
7. (brass, memorial tablet, plaque) = a memorial made of brass