The term 'gramophone needle' is also known as a STYLUS, which is a 6-letter word. A gramophone needle is a small, pointed device that is used to play records on a gramophone or record player. It is made of a hard material such as diamond, sapphire, or steel and is placed in the groove of a record to pick up the sound vibrations. The STYLUS is connected to the arm of the record player, which transmits the sound to the speaker.