Uncle of Antigone Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 9, 1996 · 23-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, September 9, 1996.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 9, 1996 · 23-Down · 5 letters
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(Greek mythology) the brother of Jocasta and uncle of Antigone who became king of Thebes after the fall of Oedipus
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