This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026 (26 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
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L _ _ _
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L _ _ A
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LYRA as a word: A bowed string musical instrument used in the Byzantine Empire; A bowed instrument used in folk music in Crete, Greece.
LYRA has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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