Crossword clue

“Muse of lyric poetry”

This clue appeared as 33-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 9, 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 November 9, 2025 as 33-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.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for November 9, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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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 November 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on November 9, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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