Petrifying Figure Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	noun • one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles • (Greek mythology) a woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena; she was slain by Perseus
	32%	6		Petrifying monster
	noun • (Greek mythology) any of three winged sister monsters and the mortal Medusa who had live snakes for hair; a glance at Medusa turned the beholder to stone
	32%	10		French writer with snaky hair and a petrifying gaze?
	noun • Italian blue cheese

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