Ancient stringed instrument Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Ancient stringed instrument featured in Telegraph Cross Atlantic puzzle on October 1, 2025. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LYRE.

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7 Potential Answers:

AnswerLengthSourceDate
LYRE Ancient stringed instrument (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 1, 2025
HARP Ancient stringed instrument (4)
LUTE Ancient stringed instrument (4)
NEBEL Ancient stringed instrument (5)
ASOR Ancient stringed instrument (4)
PSALTERY Ancient stringed instrument. (8)
REBEC Ancient stringed instrument. (5)

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23% LUTENISTS Those who play an ancient string instrument with a body like a sliced pear (9) The Times Specialist Sunday Aug 13, 2017
5% UKES Stringed instruments (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 2, 2025
5% LUTES Stringed instruments (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 17, 2025
5% CELLO Stringed instrument (5) The Telegraph Quick Sep 4, 2025
4% VIOLS Ancient instruments (5) Eugene Sheffer Oct 3, 2025
4% SHARP Keen son with stringed instrument (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Sep 29, 2025
4% VIOLAS Midsize string instruments (6) USA Today Sep 26, 2025
4% SITARS Indian stringed instruments (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 24, 2025
4% VIOLA String quartet instrument (5) (5) Puzzler Aug 31, 2025

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The ancient stringed instrument, LYRE, is a fascinating piece of history. Its U-shaped body and strings date back to ancient Greece. The clue hints at a musical instrument that has been played for centuries, adding a touch of classical charm to your crossword puzzle.