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 2023.
Hermes' invention, in myth 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 |
Why may LYRE be the right solution?
In Greek mythology, Hermes was known as the god of music and invention. The lyre was one of his most famous inventions, a stringed instrument that he created using a tortoise shell. Therefore, "Hermes' invention, in myth" refers to the lyre.
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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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