Maiden in Greek mythology who agreed to marry any man who could defeat her in a race (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ATALANTA Maiden in Greek mythology who agreed to marry any man who could defeat her in a race (8) (8)
6% OEDIPUS Mythological figure who married his mother (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 5, 2025
6% TAKERS "Any ___?" ("Who's in?") (6) Universal Sep 28, 2025
5% KNOSSOS Home to the Minotaur, in Greek mythology (7) The Atlantic Nov 2, 2025
5% LEANDER Youth of Abydos in Greek mythology who drowned in the Hellespont (7) (7) Mirror Quiz Nov 1, 2025
5% WILLIAM Prince who married Kate Middleton (7)
5% EROS Aphrodite son, in Greek mythology (4)
5% DENIRO Actor who could be doer-in? (2,4) (6) The Sun Two Speed Oct 18, 2025
5% BENEDICTS Men who marry later in life (9) New York Times Oct 12, 2025
5% MINOTAUR Monster in Greek mythology with the head of a bull and the body of a man (8) (8) Mirror Quiz Oct 12, 2025
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