Maiden in Greek mythology who agreed to marry any man who could defeat her in a running 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 running race (8) (8) Mirror Quiz Jul 30, 2026
5% CIRCE Enchantress in Greek mythology who detained Odysseus on her island (5) (5) Mirror Quiz Aug 27, 2026
5% AMEN "Could not agree more!" (4)
5% ECHO Cursed Greek nymph who could only repeat the words spoken to her (4) Universal Aug 23, 2026
5% ADMETUS King of Pherae, Thessaly, in Greek mythology married to Alcestis (7) (7) Mirror Quiz Aug 22, 2026
5% DAX ____ Shepard who's married to Kristen Bell (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 22, 2026
5% ORPHEUS Poet in Greek mythology who married Eurydice (7) Mirror Quiz Jun 16, 2024
4% BESTS Defeats (5) The Telegraph Plusword Sep 8, 2026
4% ELOPING Running away to marry (7) (7) The Sun Mini Sep 7, 2026
4% LETO Sister of Asteria in Greek mythology (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 5, 2026

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