Crossword clue

“Mythological beast able to regenerate its heads”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

HYDRA

Letters5

Starts withH

Ends withA

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 28, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Mythological beast able to regenerate its heads” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 28, 2025 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with A, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mythological beast able to regenerate its heads” clue?+

The answer is HYDRA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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