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Epic that ends "Such was the funeral of Hector, tamer of horses" (crossword clue)

5 squares · NYT Crossword · January 6, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.

Answer length: 5 squares

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I _ _ _ _

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I _ _ _ D

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ILIAD as a word: A famous ancient Greek epic poem about the Trojan War, attributed to Homer; A specific version, edition, translation, or copy of the above-mentioned Homeric text.

ILIAD has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 6, 2026.

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