Crossword answer

LYRA

4 letters · Used for 9 different clues · 11 appearances · Last seen The Independent, September 5, 2026

Letter pattern

LYRA

Starts with L, ends with A · 4 letters

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Clues that lead to LYRA

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ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Small constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cygnus and Draco, whose principal star is Vega4The IndependentSep 5, 2026 Vega’s constellation4Thomas JosephAug 5, 2026 Girl from the His Dark Materials trilogy4Everyday Puzzles DailyJul 6, 2026 Constellation shaped like a harp4New York TimesMar 1, 2026 Heavenly harp4NewsdayJan 9, 2026 Harp constellation4NewsdayOct 12, 2025 Constellation resembling a musical instrument4New York TimesJul 15, 2025 Small constellation containing the star Vega4The IndependentJul 27, 2024 Constellation that looks like a harp4Daily ThemedJul 7, 2021

About LYRA in crosswords

LYRA is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 11 times in our database across 9 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Small constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cygnus and Draco, whose principal star is Vega” in the The Independent crossword on September 5, 2026.

Other 4-letter answers

ALCSWorld Series prelude: Abbr. LIKELeft Isaac, just the same ACMEPinnacle ROADThe way to upset Dora YANG"You're the yin to my ___" (words to a soulmate, perhaps) AMEN"You said it!" SCOTDundee resident VASERose bowl? ANGIHome services website MENUList with a chef's offerings HELPDistress call WONT"I ___ Back Down" (song by Tom Petty) SKYELargest of the Inner Hebrides ARON"East of Eden" brother based on Abel

Every appearance of LYRA (11)

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Sep 5, 2026

Small constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cygnus and Draco, whose principal star is Vega · The Independent · 17 Across

Aug 5, 2026

Vega’s constellation · Thomas Joseph · 22 Across

Jul 6, 2026

Girl from the His Dark Materials trilogy · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 17

Mar 1, 2026

Constellation shaped like a harp · New York Times · 26 Down

Jan 9, 2026

Heavenly harp · Newsday · Down

Oct 12, 2025

Harp constellation · Newsday · Across

Jul 21, 2025

Vega’s constellation · Eugene Sheffer · 29 Down

Jul 15, 2025

Constellation resembling a musical instrument · New York Times · 47 Down

Jul 27, 2024

Small constellation containing the star Vega · The Independent · 6 Down

Dec 22, 2022

Vega’s constellation · Eugene Sheffer · 52 Across

Jul 7, 2021

Constellation that looks like a harp · Daily Themed · 28 Down