Ancient stringed instrument Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Ancient stringed instrument last seen in Telegraph Cross Atlantic puzzle. 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.

Crossword Answer For Ancient stringed instrument:

7 Potential Answers:

Answer	Length	Source	Date
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)

33 Similar Clues:

Rank	Answer	Length	Source	Date
44%	LYRES Ancient stringed instruments	(5)	The Telegraph Plusword	Aug 28, 2025
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%	UKULELE Stringed instrument	(7)	The Telegraph Quick	Jan 25, 2026
4%	UKULELES Four-string instruments	(8)	USA Today	Feb 3, 2026
4%	CELLO Stringed instrument (5)	(5)	Mirror Quick	Jan 31, 2026
4%	SITAR Instrument with up to 21 strings	(5)	Wall Street Journal	Jan 22, 2026
4%	SHARP Small stringed instrument imperfectly tuned	(5)	The Times Quick Cryptic	Jan 10, 2026
4%	HARPS Instruments with many strings	(5)	Universal	Jan 9, 2026
4%	UKES Hawaiian string instruments, for short	(4)	USA Today	Dec 23, 2025
4%	UKE 4 stringed instrument, for short	(3)

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What is the answer of Ancient stringed instrument Crossword Clue?

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.