“Hero's partner in myth” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LEANDER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hero's partner in myth”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 31, 2025, where it runs at 91 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 31, 2025 grid46DPerfect match9 ltrs›66DFeature of this puzzle's circled squares that, when connected by a single line, visually represents 111-Across7 ltrs›68DMid-Atlantic state capital5 ltrs›75DFar from bright4 ltrs›76DUniversity in New Rochelle, N.Y.4 ltrs›77DObergefell v. ___, milestone case for marriage equality6 ltrs›92DGrounder to second, often7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 31, 20251AMaximum extent, in an idiom4 ltrs›5A"Suitable, I guess"6 ltrs›11ASmall storage unit4 ltrs›15A"___ News Central" (daily program)3 ltrs›18ASea adventure novel by Herman Melville4 ltrs›19ARump6 ltrs›20ASounds of amazement4 ltrs›21ASpoils4 ltrs›
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