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% HARSH Spartan king in muddled mess (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Nov 2, 2025
2% REX King (3) (3) Mirror Classic Nov 9, 2025
2% TIGHT Closely fought chasing game for children outside in heat (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Nov 8, 2025
2% THRONE King's seat (6) Commuter Nov 7, 2025
2% RULER King or queen (5) Universal Nov 5, 2025
2% BED King or queen (3) LA Times Daily Nov 2, 2025
2% DYNAST King or queen (6) LA Times Daily Nov 2, 2025
2% MENELAUS Usual enemies turned up to besiege Spartan leader (8) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 29, 2025
2% REGAN "King Lear" role (5) Commuter Oct 29, 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 This historical reference adds depth to the crossword puzzle, showcasing a moment in ancient history where two powerful figures clashed.