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| 1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 45% | 12 | Achilles _______: Inflammation of the Achilles tendon | |
| 3 | 33% | 6 | Birthplace of the Greek hero Ajax | |
Achilles Or Ajax Crossword Clue
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HERO which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HERO
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HERO" which means:
- noun
- • A person distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
- • Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
- • The principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem
- • (greek mythology) priestess of aphrodite who killed herself when her lover leander drowned while trying to swim the hellespont to see her
- • Someone who fights for a cause
- • (classical mythology) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits; often the offspring of a mortal and a god
- • A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the united states
An example sentence would be:
- • "He has a hero's welcome wherever he goes."
- • "Her hero brother saved her from the fire."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times13 Feb 1985 | Across 52 | |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | "Cleans like a white __" (old Ajax slogan)
New York Times Bonus -
01 May 2013 | New York Times Bonus / 01 May 2013 |
2 | Achilles _______: Inflammation of the Achilles tendon | |
3 | Ajax's opponent
New York Times -
16 May 2010 | New York Times / 16 May 2010 |
4 | Ajax competitor
New York Times Bonus -
01 May 1999 | New York Times Bonus / 01 May 1999 |
5 | Birthplace of the Greek hero Ajax | |
6 | Competitor of Ajax and Bon Ami
New York Times -
31 Aug 2021 | New York Times / 31 Aug 2021 |
7 | Eg Ajax and Achilles, initially?
The Guardian Cryptic -
31 Aug 2021 | The Guardian Cryptic / 31 Aug 2021 |
