Epic poem in dactylic hexameter Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, August 9, 2009 · 58-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, August 9, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 9, 2009 · 58-Across · 5 letters
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a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy
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