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noun • (Greek mythology) the brother of Jocasta and uncle of Antigone who became king of Thebes after the fall of Oedipus | ||||||||
| 41% | 8 | Like Oedipus's curse in "Oedipus Rex" | ||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is • humorously sarcastic or mocking | ||||||||
| 37% | 6 | Designate (someone) as successor or potential successor | ||||||
verb • choose by or as if by divine intervention • administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing | ||||||||
A Successor Of Oedipus Crossword Clue
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CREON which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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CREON
Updated: October 10, 2023
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