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% HAT It's over your head! (3) Universal Jul 2, 2026
5% HOVER Remain suspended (5) Puzzler Backwords Jun 28, 2026
5% FETED Celebrated with meal, eating tons (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 18, 2026
5% MARV He's missing his in (4) Newsday May 2, 2026
5% ADJOURNS Suspends (8) The Telegraph Quick Apr 16, 2026
4% EPEE Fencing sword (4) The Telegraph Mini Jul 9, 2026
4% EDGED Double-__ sword (5) Newsday Jul 7, 2026
4% EPEES Some swords (5) USA Today Jul 7, 2026
4% ADDED "He ___ more sugar to his coffee" (mixed in) (5)
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