Instrument originating in ancient Sumer Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Instrument originating in ancient Sumer” from the New York Times crossword of January 8, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 8, 2026
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HARP is the answer to “Instrument originating in ancient Sumer”. It means to play a certain type of stringed musical instrument.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To play a certain type of stringed musical instrument.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: AHPR.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Musical instrument in the Guinness logo”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Instrument originating in ancient Sumer”?
HARP, 4 letters: to play a certain type of stringed musical instrument.
When was “Instrument originating in ancient Sumer” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 8, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with H.