What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Mercury's mythological counterpart" from February 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Mercury's mythological counterpart”

This clue appeared as 48-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

HERMES

Letters6

Starts withH

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 26, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Mercury's mythological counterpart” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 26, 2026 as 48-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with H and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mercury's mythological counterpart” clue?+

The answer is HERMES (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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