Matricidal figure of Greek myth Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Sunday, October 10, 2021 · 87-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, October 10, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 10, 2021 · 87-Across · 7 letters
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(Greek mythology) the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; his sister Electra persuaded him to avenge Agamemnon's death by killing Clytemnestra and Aegisthus
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