Monster slain by Hercules Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 13, 2018 · 34-Across
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between March 2000 and May 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 13, 2018 · 34-Across · 5 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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