Jellyfish relatives named for a mythological monster Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Sunday, June 5, 2016 · 120-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, June 5, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 5, 2016 · 120-Across · 6 letters
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(Greek mythology) monster with nine heads; when struck off each head was replaced by two new ones; "Hydra was slain by Hercules"
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