Nine-headed serpent Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 1, 2003 · 2-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, September 1, 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 1, 2003 · 2-Down · 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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