After pillage, save brass instrument Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue is "After pillage, save brass instrument" and the answer is "SACKBUT". Let's break down the clue to understand why this answer fits.

1. "After pillage" suggests that we need to consider what comes after the word "pillage".
2. "Save" indicates that we need to save, or keep, something.
3. "Brass instrument" defines the type of object we are looking for.

Putting these clues together, we need to find a brass instrument that comes after the word "pillage" and can be associated with "save".

The answer "SACKBUT" fits these criteria:

1. "SACKBUT" comes after the word "pillage" alphabetically, as it starts with the letter "S".
2. "Save" can be understood as a synonym for "sack", which is a verb meaning to pillage or plunder.
3. A "SACKBUT" is a type of early brass instrument, similar to a trombone.

Therefore, the answer "SACKBUT" is the appropriate solution to the given clue. It meets all the criteria mentioned in the clue and fits the definition of a brass instrument associated with the word "save".

Definition of "SACKBUT"

an early form of trombone used in Renaissance music.

 The Crossword clue "After pillage, save brass instrument" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	7 November 2018	SACKBUT