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% MARV He's missing his in (4) Newsday May 2, 2026
5% ONHOLD Suspended (2,4) (6) The Guardian Quick Apr 28, 2026
5% TRITON In Greek mythology, he was the son of Poseidon (6) The Times Specialist Sunday Apr 26, 2026
5% HANGS Suspends (5) (5) Mirror Classic Apr 20, 2026
5% ADJOURNS Suspends (8) The Telegraph Quick Apr 16, 2026
5% UNEATEN Left over after a meal (7) The Times Concise Apr 8, 2026
5% HUNG Suspended (4) Commuter Mar 30, 2026
5% PERCAPITA A head pirate staggering, eating his hat? (3,6) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 2, 2026
4% DUEL Sword fight (4) Eugene Sheffer May 8, 2026
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