“Lyra’s brightest star”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Lyra’s brightest star”, last seen on July 24, 2026.

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V??A

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

VEGA

The answer to “Lyra’s brightest star” is VEGA

Letters4

DirectionAcross

PublishedJul 24, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Lyra’s brightest star” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is VEGA — a 4-letter word that begins with V and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Lyra’s brightest star”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Lyra’s brightest star” is VEGA — a 4-letter across entry from the July 24, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

VEGA has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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