According to Greek legend, which king of Thebes was killed unwittingly by his son Oedipus? (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LAIUS According to Greek legend, which king of Thebes was killed unwittingly by his son Oedipus? (5) (5)
5% GOODKNIGHTSWEETPRINCE King's assessment of his son the Crusader? (21) New York Times Nov 16, 2025
5% ETEOCLES In Greek mythology, a king of Thebes who was the son of Oedipus (8)
4% SLAY Kill (4) Commuter Nov 22, 2025
4% DUE Outstanding nobleman killing king (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Nov 19, 2025
4% PER According to (3) Newsday Nov 16, 2025
4% EROS Aphrodite son, in Greek mythology (4)
4% DOIN Kill (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 26, 2025
4% FIRE Gift from Prometheus, according to Greek myth (4)
4% THETA Earliest leader of Thebes (5) Newsday Oct 18, 2025
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