Indian lute (5)

I believe the answer is:

sitar

'indian lute' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for sitar that I've seen before include "Guitar-like instrument" , "Astir with Indian long-necked lute" , "Long-necked musical instrument of India" , "Indian string instrument" , "instrument out east" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald, The Mirror, The Sun, the King Feature Syndicate and the LA Times.

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