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“Water nymph of Greek myth” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Mar 31, 202622 Down5 letters
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5 letters · 22 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NAIAD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Water nymph of Greek myth”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 31, 2026, where it runs at 22 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 31, 2026.

Crossing entries

Mar 31, 2026 grid
22AMiddle-of-the-bell-curve result4 ltrs›25AFled the scene7 ltrs›27ASix Flags location that was the first amusement park to offer 20 roller coasters13 ltrs›34AStake5 ltrs›42A___ wolf (extinct canine once prevalent across North America)4 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 16, 2026NYT Crossword31 Across•••••NAIADMar 31, 2026NYT Crossword22 Down•••••NAIAD

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