“Half brother and rival of the goddess Athena” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ARES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Half brother and rival of the goddess Athena”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 14, 2026, where it runs at 63 Across 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.