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The Clue

Renaissance instrument (4 letter answer)

The Answer

LUTE

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Notes

The answer LUTE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.

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Definition

LUTE as a noun:

1. (lute, luting) = a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid
2. chordophone consisting of a plucked instrument having a pear-shaped body, a usually bent neck, and a fretted fingerboard