Fearsome folklore figure Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 25, 2023 · 40-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, September 25, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 25, 2023 · 40-Down · 4 letters
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(folklore) a giant who likes to eat human beings
noun
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