Name a musical instrument

A prompt from the Krillion daily dive of October 10, 2026 (Dive #87), prompt 1 of 7.

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The game accepts 3,123 answers for this prompt: 2 One in a Krillion, 2,934 Deep Cut, 133 Rare, 42 Schooler, 12 Plankton.

Shown here: a selection of 17, best-scoring first.

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Answers for: Name a musical instrument
Answer	Tier	Points
DaxophoneWooden tongue bowed on a block to sound like a talking animal.	One in a Krillion	100
OctobassTwelve-foot bass so tall its player works levers from a platform.	One in a Krillion	100
Gumbe	Deep Cut	85
Kobyz	Deep Cut	85
Timila	Deep Cut	85
Šupelka	Deep Cut	85
Appalachian dulcimer	Rare	60
Fife	Rare	60
Guzheng	Rare	60
Upright piano	Rare	60
Whistle	Rare	60
Bongos	Schooler	30
Piccolo	Schooler	30
Viola	Schooler	30
Clarinet	Plankton	10
Piano	Plankton	10
Violin	Plankton	10

This prompt is in today's dive. Want a nudge first? See the hints for prompt 1.