Crossword clue

“Many-headed monster of myth”

This clue appeared as 57-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HYDRA
Letters5
Starts withH
Ends withA
Vowels1

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About this clue

The clue “Many-headed monster of myth” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 13, 2025 as 57-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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What is the answer to the “Many-headed monster of myth” clue?+

The answer is HYDRA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 13, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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