In mythology, he was forced to eat a meal with a sword suspended over his head (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DAMOCLES In mythology, he was forced to eat a meal with a sword suspended over his head (8) (8)
5% HOVER Remain suspended (5) The Telegraph Mini Oct 11, 2025
5% SNACK Eat between meals, say (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 3, 2025
5% INLOVE Head over heels (6) Universal Oct 3, 2025
5% DINE Eat a meal (4) (4) Mirror Classic Sep 30, 2025
5% GAGA Head over heels (4) Universal Sep 29, 2025
5% GONFALON Suspended pennant (8) The Times Sunday Concise Sep 28, 2025
5% ADORES Is head over heels for (6) USA Today Sep 20, 2025
5% TOTEM Head over head? (5) New York Times Sep 14, 2025
5% ONHOLD Suspended, postponed (6) The Times Concise Sep 4, 2025
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