Crossword clue

“Muse of lyric poetry”

This clue appeared as 35-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times

ERATO

Letters5

Starts withE

Ends withO

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Muse of lyric poetry” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 10, 2025 as 35-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Muse of lyric poetry” clue?+

The answer is ERATO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 10, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on June 10, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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