“Summer meteor shower named for a mythological hero” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PERSEIDS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Summer meteor shower named for a mythological hero”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 25, 2026, where it runs at 16 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.