Crossword clue
“Figure in Greek mythology who was brought up by a bear”
This clue appeared as 14-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 27, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
ATALANTALetters8
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Figure in Greek mythology who was brought up by a bear” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 27, 2026 as 14-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Figure in Greek mythology who was brought up by a bear” clue?+
The answer is ATALANTA (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 27, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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