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 LA Times in 2024.
U-shaped stringed instrument 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?
The answer "LYRE" fits the clue because a lyre is a musical instrument that is typically shaped like a U.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: U-shaped stringed instrument
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- lute
- lyre
- rebec
- bandura
- mandola
- oud
- viol
- sitar
- strum
- viola
- mandolin
- dulcimer
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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