Crossword clue
“Water nymph of Greek myth”
This clue appeared as 31-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
NAIADLetters5
Starts withN
Ends withD
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Water nymph of Greek myth” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 16, 2026 as 31-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Water nymph of Greek myth” clue?+
The answer is NAIAD (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 16, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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