Crossword clue
“Epic that ends "Such was the funeral of Hector, tamer of horses"”
This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ILIADLetters5
Starts withI
Ends withD
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Epic that ends "Such was the funeral of Hector, tamer of horses"” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 6, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with D, 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 “Epic that ends "Such was the funeral of Hector, tamer of horses"” clue?+
The answer is ILIAD (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 6, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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