In Greek mythology, a maiden who agreed to marry any man who could defeat her in a running race Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ATALANTA In Greek mythology, a maiden who agreed to marry any man who could defeat her in a running race (8)
6% ADMETUS King of Pherae, Thessaly, who in Greek mythology is married to Alcestis (7) (7) Mirror Quiz Feb 10, 2026
5% ARGO Ship in Greek mythology (4) Universal Feb 16, 2026
5% LOSER One who suffers defeat (5) Commuter Dec 8, 2025
5% OEDIPUS Mythological figure who married his mother (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 5, 2025
4% CIRCE Mythological figure who turns men into pigs (5) New York Times Feb 13, 2026
4% SEZ "-- who?" (3) Eugene Sheffer Feb 13, 2026
4% ARES God of war in Greek mythology (4) (4) Mirror Quiz Feb 12, 2026
4% EUCLID Greek mathematician who wrote "Elements" (6) Wall Street Journal Feb 9, 2026
4% ELI Manning who threw the "Helmet Catch" (3) New York Times Feb 6, 2026
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