The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word ODE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result ODE
- Just starting old Danish epic poem
- Lines up in the dormitory
- Poem found in ciphers released by Civil Service?
- Lyric poem Delius initially set in Old English
- Lyric poem’s style devoid of metre?
- Poem soldier read regularly
- Reportedly outstanding lyric poem
- Lines often dedicated to defending harbours
- In Too Deep lyric
- Poem due to be heard
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The straight part
We know that "Lyric poem" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lyric poem = ode.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does ODE mean?
ODE noun- A short poetical composition proper to be set to music or sung; a lyric poem; especially, now, a poem characterized by sustained noble sentiment and appropriate dignity of style.