In Greek mythology, a maiden changed into a spider for having challenged Athena to a weaving contest (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ARACHNE In Greek mythology, a maiden changed into a spider for having challenged Athena to a weaving contest (7) (7)
4% PHILOMELA Sister of Procne in Greek mythology (9) (9) Mirror Quiz Jun 4, 2026
4% RHEA Wife of Cronus and mother of Zeus in Greek mythology (4) (4) Mirror Quiz Jun 2, 2026
4% DAMSEL Maiden (6) Premier Sunday May 31, 2026
4% DARE Sleepover challenge (4) New York Times May 24, 2026
4% ARES God of war in Greek mythology (4) (4) Mirror Quiz May 23, 2026
4% HYPNOS God of sleep in Greek mythology (6) (6) Mirror Quiz May 20, 2026
4% RETHINK Have a change of heart (7) (7) Puzzler May 19, 2026
4% TALOS Giant bronze automaton of Greek mythology (5) The Washington Post Mini May 16, 2026
4% MINERVA Roman counterpart of Athena (7) The Times Concise May 14, 2026
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