“Gorgon slain by Perseus” crossword clue
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••••••MEDUSA
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MEDUSA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Gorgon slain by Perseus”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 1, 2026, where it runs at 51 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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