This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 31, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 7 squares
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ARIADNE as a word: (Greek mythology) The daughter of King Minos of Crete and his queen, Pasiphae; (rare, countable) A female given name from Ancient Greek.
ARIADNE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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