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Yes, Jack, it's a musical instrument (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sitar

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'a musical instrument' is the definition.
'sitar' can be an answer for 'instrument' (sitar is a kind of instrument). I also know that 'musical' relates to this answer.

'yes jack' is the wordplay.
'yes' becomes 'si' (I can't justify this - if you can you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'jack' becomes 'tar' (both are informal terms for sailor).
'si'+'tar'='SITAR'

'it's' is the link.

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(Other definitions for sitar that I've seen before include "Indian string instrument" , "Astir with Indian long-necked lute" , "Guitar-like instrument" , "instrument out east" , "Lasting from morning to night" .)

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