Legendary item that Alexander the Great was challenged to untie but that he sliced through with his sword instead Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GORDIANKNOT Legendary item that Alexander the Great was challenged to untie but that he sliced through with his sword instead (11)
2% MRRIGHTNOW He's great for the time being (10) New York Times Jan 9, 2026
2% DARE Challenge (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 9, 2026
2% SLAB Thick slice (4) Thomas Joseph Jan 7, 2026
2% HILT Sword handle (4) Universal Jan 7, 2026
2% WOODENHORSE Legendary ruse (11) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 5, 2026
2% LIEU In ___ of (instead) (4)
2% SCAR He led his brother to his demise by endangering his nephew (4) New York Times Jan 4, 2026
2% SABERS Military swords (6) Newsday Jan 4, 2026
2% BINGCROSBY He recorded the first of his 2000+ tunes (10) Newsday Jan 4, 2026
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