Nighttime Demons Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is INCUBI which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: INCUBI

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	37%	5		Sometimes portrayed as demons or demons-like beings
3	37%	8		The name 'fomorian' translates to 'underworld demons' or 'sea demons'

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We think the answer is "INCUBI" which means:

noun

• A male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women
• A situation resembling a terrifying dream
• Someone who depresses or worries others

An example sentence would be:

• "The presence of incubi in folklore is often associated with sleep paralysis."
• "In medieval mythology, incubi were believed to be male demons who preyed on women at night."

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New York Times22 Mar 2021	Down 8
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