What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Mythical figure in "Doctor Faustus"" from August 28, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Mythical figure in "Doctor Faustus"”

This clue appeared as 8-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

HELEN

Letters5

Starts withH

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 28, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Mythical figure in "Doctor Faustus"” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 28, 2026 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mythical figure in "Doctor Faustus"” clue?+

The answer is HELEN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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