Spartan king who fought Pyrrhus Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Spartan king who fought Pyrrhus . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is AREUS.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AREUS Spartan king who fought Pyrrhus (5)
3% KNIGHT Who fought in the dark reportedly? (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Nov 28, 2025
3% HARSH Spartan king in muddled mess (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Nov 2, 2025
2% LEAR Shakespearean king (4) USA Today Dec 1, 2025
2% SOLOMON Wise biblical king (7) LA Times Daily Nov 30, 2025
2% SHAH King of Persia (4) Puzzler Backwords Nov 27, 2025
2% AUSTERE Spartan tea sure to be replaced (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Nov 26, 2025
2% MIDAS "Golden touch" king (5) Newsday Nov 25, 2025
2% ROI King, in French (3) Commuter Nov 22, 2025
2% TITLES King and queen (6) New York Times Nov 21, 2025
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Areus, the Spartan king, is the answer to this clue. Areus II was a notable king of Sparta who fought against Pyrrhus, the Greek general. This historical reference adds depth to the crossword puzzle, showcasing a moment in ancient history where two powerful figures clashed.