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% HATS Over-head items (4) Universal Oct 15, 2026
5% GAGA Head over heels (4) USA Today Sep 9, 2026
5% GOTON "He ___ his motorcycle and headed home": 2 wds. (5)
4% FOIL Fencing sword (4) The Telegraph Quick Oct 15, 2026
4% IDEAS "Don't put ____ in his head" (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 14, 2026
4% BELTS Alternatives to suspenders (5) Newsday Oct 12, 2026
4% EPEE Fencing sword (4) Boston Globe Mini Oct 10, 2026
4% ISHMAEL Abraham's son prepared his meal (7) The Times Cryptic Oct 5, 2026
4% IMPEL Force (5) Puzzler Backwords Oct 4, 2026
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