USA TODAY Crossword · 9-Across · 4 letters
Woodwind instrument featured in "Kiss From a Rose" USA TODAY Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 26, 2026
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Think of a four-letter double-reed instrument rather than a flute or clarinet.
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Why this is the right reference
OBOE fits because the four-letter woodwind is featured in the arrangement of Seal's song "Kiss From a Rose."
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The instrument family and quoted recording ask for a specific four-letter woodwind.
Who or what the answer is
An oboe is a double-reed woodwind instrument with a clear, penetrating tone.
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9-Across in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for August 26, 2026.
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