Epic poem written in dactylic hexameter Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, April 20, 2022 · 19-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 20, 2022 · 19-Across · 5 letters
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a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy
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