A plucked instrument is a type of stringed instrument that is played by plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum. The crossword solutions for the term 'plucked instrument' include LUTE (4 letters), uke (3 letters), ZITHER (6 letters), SITAR (5 letters), mandolin (8 letters), HARP (4 letters), LYRE (4 letters), guitar (6 letters), and PSALTERY (8 letters). The LUTE is a plucked string instrument with a long neck and a deep round back. The ukulele is a small four-stringed instrument from Hawaii. The ZITHER is a stringed instrument with a flat soundboard and many strings. The SITAR is a long-necked plucked string instrument from India. The mandolin is a small, plucked string instrument with a teardrop-shaped body. The HARP is a large stringed instrument with a triangular frame. The LYRE is an ancient stringed instrument with a yoke-shaped frame. The guitar is a popular plucked string instrument with a fretted neck. The PSALTERY is a plucked string instrument with a trapezoidal soundboard.