Crossword clue
“Jellyfish-like creatures named for a figure in Greek mythology”
This clue appeared as 14-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Monday, May 4, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
HYDRASLetters6
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Jellyfish-like creatures named for a figure in Greek mythology” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on May 4, 2026 as 14-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with H and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Jellyfish-like creatures named for a figure in Greek mythology” clue?+
The answer is HYDRAS (6 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of May 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.
How do I find other Midi answers?+
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