“Legend who occasionally used his head to achieve greatness” 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 “Legend who occasionally used his head to achieve greatness”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 2, 2026, where it runs at 117 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.