Crossword Genius

Instrument that’s not broken, but odd bits missing (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

oboe

'instrument' is the definition.
(type of musical instrument)

'not broken but odd bits missing' is the wordplay.
'but odd bits missing' indicates alternate letters (letters in odd-numbered positions removed).
'not'+'broken'='notbroken'
The alternate letters of 'notbroken' are 'OBOE'.

'that's' is the link.

(Other definitions for oboe that I've seen before include "Double-reed wind instrument" , "Double-reeded woodwind instrument" , "Musical instrument" , "issuer of notes" , "music producer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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