The term 'phonograph' is a 9-letter word that can be solved by the crossword solution 'turntable'. A phonograph is a device for recording and playing back sound, typically using a vinyl record. It was invented in 1877 by Thomas Edison and is considered to be the first device for recording and reproducing sound. The term 'turntable' is often used interchangeably with 'phonograph' as it refers to the rotating platform on which the vinyl record is placed.