Crossword clue

“Legend who occasionally used his head to achieve greatness”

This clue appeared as 117-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

PELE

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Legend who occasionally used his head to achieve greatness” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 2, 2026 as 117-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Legend who occasionally used his head to achieve greatness” clue?+

The answer is PELE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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