Saxophone insert (4)

I believe the answer is:

reed

(Other definitions for reed that I've seen before include "Plant of marshy land" , "Marsh plant with tall hollow stem" , "One of two in a 25 [OBOE]" , "Tall grass that grows in swamps" , "Marsh or water plant" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times and the Universal.

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