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)
5% LOVE Courtney who married Kurt Cobain (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 11, 2026
5% ATLAS Titan in Greek mythology who held the world on his shoulders (5) (5) Puzzler May 22, 2026
5% ELOPE Run off to marry (5) Eugene Sheffer May 2, 2026
5% ARIADNE Daughter of Minos and Pasiphae in Greek mythology who married Dionysus (7) (7) Mirror Quiz Apr 26, 2026
5% ENGAGED Having agreed to marry (7) Commuter Apr 16, 2026
5% ORPHEUS Poet in Greek mythology who married Eurydice (7) Mirror Quiz Jun 16, 2024
4% ARACHNE Maiden in Greek mythology changed into a spider for having challenged Athena to a weaving contest (7) (7) Mirror Quiz Jun 19, 2026
4% HERO Lover of Leander in Greek mythology (4) (4) Mirror Quiz Jun 17, 2026
4% MARATHONER One who participates in foot races of 42.195km (10) The Times Specialist Sunday Jun 14, 2026
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