King of tragedy Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, January 16, 2013 · 37-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between August 2001 and January 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 16, 2013 · 37-Across · 4 letters
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the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who was betrayed and mistreated by two of his scheming daughters
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