Small instrument is harsh (5)

1 solution5 lettersCrypticLast seen 17 JUL 2026

THE ANSWER

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SHARP is the 5-letter answer to “Small instrument is harsh (5)”, last seen in The Sun Cryptic Crossword on 17 July 2026.

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The Sun Cryptic Crossword17 JUL 2026

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