"Taps" instrument Crossword Clue

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"Taps" 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
TAPS (noun)
1. (military) signal to turn the lights out

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