Crossword clue
“Summer meteor shower named for a mythological hero”
This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
PERSEIDSLetters8
Starts withP
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Summer meteor shower named for a mythological hero” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 25, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with P and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Summer meteor shower named for a mythological hero” clue?+
The answer is PERSEIDS (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 25, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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