Multiheaded monster of myth Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, December 4, 2025 · 65-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between December 2018 and December 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 4, 2025 · 65-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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