The winning instrument, in a certain Greek mythology tale — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the September 22 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
LYRE
4 letters
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Where this clue appears
September 22 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword September 22 2026
LYRE
Ancient harp-like instrument
LYRE
4
Cherub's harp-like instrument
LYRE
4
Harp's ancient cousin
LYRE
4
Stringed instrument like a harp
LYRE
4
Cupid's instrument (anagram of "rely")
LYRE
4
Ancient harp-like instrument
LYRE
4
Harp's ancient kin
LYRE
4
Ancient harp-like instrument
LYRE
4
Harp's great-great-grandparent
LYRE
4
Ancient Greek harp
LYRE
4
Ancient Greek strings
LYRE
4
Ancient harp-like instrument
LYRE
4
Flash ___ (spontaneous performance)
MOB
3
Shape a beard, say (rhymes with "brim")
TRIM
4
Corn on the ___
COB
3
"Sure thing, Captain!"
AYE
3
Like a ready-to-eat fruit
RIPE
4
Suffix for a lemon-based beverage
ADE
3
Coffee alternative for some
TEA
3
"Once ___ a time ..."
UPON
4
Store sign during the day
OPEN
4
Salted part of a shot glass
RIM
3
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