Giants of folklore Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, April 6, 2017 · 36-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between May 2009 and April 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 6, 2017 · 36-Across · 5 letters
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(folklore) a giant who likes to eat human beings
noun
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