Military "lights out" instrument Crossword Clue

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Military "lights out" instrument Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. any of various low-growing annual or perennial evergreen herbs native to Eurasia; used for ground cover
2. a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
(verb)
1. play on a bugle

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INSTRUMENT (verb)
1. write an instrumental score for
2. address a legal document to
INSTRUMENT (noun)
1. any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
2. the means whereby some act is accomplished
MILITARY (noun)
1. the military forces of a nation
MILITARY (adjective)
1. associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians
2. characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military

Hint 3: Anagram

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BULGE

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