NYT Mini · 1-Across · 4 letters

Classical instrument in the Guinness logo NYT Mini crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 30, 2026

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Meaning cue

Think of the four-stringed-symbol idea associated with Ireland and the Guinness brand.

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Answer

HARP

Why it fits

HARP fits because the Guinness emblem features an Irish harp. The clue asks for the four-letter instrument category rather than the brewery or a particular model of harp.

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What narrows the clue

The named brand and the word “logo” point to a recognizable pictured object rather than a musical composition.

Answer meaning

A harp is a stringed instrument whose strings run at an angle from its soundboard.

Where this clue appeared

1-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for August 30, 2026.

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