Musical opener? Crossword Clue

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Musical opener? Crossword Answer

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ACTI

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PRECLUDE

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Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a musical notation written on a staff indicating the pitch of the notes following it

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

OPENER (noun)
1. a person who unfastens or unwraps or opens
2. a hand tool used for opening sealed containers (bottles or cans)
MUSICAL (adjective)
1. containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody
2. characteristic of or resembling or accompanied by music
MUSICAL (noun)
1. a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ACTI
(4 letters)
PRECLUDE
(8 letters)

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