“Creator of the Hawaiian Islands, in myth” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PELE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Creator of the Hawaiian Islands, in myth”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 28, 2026, where it runs at 21 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.