Crossword clue

“Mythological figure who turns men into pigs”

This clue appeared as 28-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 13, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CIRCE

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 13, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Mythological figure who turns men into pigs” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 13, 2026 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mythological figure who turns men into pigs” clue?+

The answer is CIRCE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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