Crossword clue

“Mortal mother of Dionysus”

This clue appeared as 89-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
SEMELE
Letters6
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels3

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Nov 23, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Mortal mother of Dionysus” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 23, 2025 as 89-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mortal mother of Dionysus” clue?+

The answer is SEMELE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 23, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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