In Greek mythology, a maiden who changed into a spider after challenging Athena to a weaving contest Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ARACHNE In Greek mythology, a maiden who changed into a spider after challenging Athena to a weaving contest (7)
5% STENTOR Herald in Greek mythology who died after Hermes beat him in a shouting contest (7) (7) Mirror Quiz Jun 10, 2026
4% OREAD Mountain nymph of Greek mythology (5) The Times Specialist Sunday Jun 21, 2026
4% ALTERATION Helping after late changes or single change (10) The Times Quick Cryptic Jun 19, 2026
4% HERO Lover of Leander in Greek mythology (4) (4) Mirror Quiz Jun 17, 2026
4% LAERTES Father of Odysseus in Greek mythology (7) (7) Mirror Quiz Jun 13, 2026
4% GAMMA Greek letter after beta (5) USA Today Jun 13, 2026
4% SENSE Spider ___ (Spider-Man's intuition) (5)
4% LOOM Weaving machine (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 9, 2026
4% EROS Son of Aphrodite, in Greek mythology (4)
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