“Muse of lyric poetry” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ERATO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Muse of lyric poetry”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 10, 2025, where it runs at 35 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 10, 2025.