The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word LYRE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1954.
Ancestor of the harp crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LYRE | 100 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Ancestor of the harp
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- lyre
- jacob
- panpipe
- lutes
- mendelssohn
- wisdom of solomon
- abraham
- lute
- angel
- carp
- piano
- string
Crossword Answer definitions
LYRE noun- An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to the soundboard, connecting the body to the yoke.
- A lyre-shaped sheet music holder that attaches to a wind instrument when a music stand is impractical.
- A composer of lyric poetry.
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