Gershwin brother

IRA

Lyricist who collaborated with George on classic songs like "They Can't Take That Away from Me" and "Someone to Watch Over Me."

This clue refers to Ira Gershwin, the lesser-known but equally important brother of George Gershwin. While George composed the music, Ira wrote the lyrics for many famous songs like "Someone to Watch Over Me" and "I Got Rhythm." The crossword relies on recognizing the Gershwin brothers as a well-known duo in American music history, with "Ira" being the straightforward answer. No wordplay here—just a direct reference to a cultural figure.