The term 'strummed strings' refers to the playing of a stringed instrument, such as a guitar or ukulele, by plucking or strumming the strings. The crossword solutions for this term are 'uke' (3 letters) and 'ukes' (4 letters). A ukulele is a small, four-stringed instrument that originated in Hawaii in the 19th century and has become popular around the world. Strumming the strings of a ukulele is a common way to play the instrument.