Ancient stringed instrument Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Ancient stringed instrument last seen in LA Times Mini 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)	LA Times Mini	Jun 8, 2026
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
43%	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
4%	VIOLATE Pay no heed to stringed instrument note	(7)	The Times Quick Cryptic	Aug 25, 2026
4%	VIOLA Stringed instrument (5)	(5)	Mirror Quick	Aug 15, 2026
4%	ZITHER Lyre-like stringed instrument	(6)	Puzzler Backwords	Aug 10, 2026
4%	UKE Hawaiian stringed instrument, for short	(3)
4%	CELLO Big string instrument	(5)	Commuter	Aug 7, 2026
4%	CELLI String section instruments	(5)	LA Times Daily	Aug 4, 2026
4%	HARPS Stringed instruments (5)	(5)	Mirror Quick	Jul 28, 2026
4%	LUTES Old stringed instruments	(5)	The Telegraph Cross Atlantic	Jul 27, 2026

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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.