What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Goddess who guided Odysseus" from October 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Goddess who guided Odysseus”

This clue appeared as 51-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

ATHENA

Letters6

Starts withA

Ends withA

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Goddess who guided Odysseus” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 1, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, 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 “Goddess who guided Odysseus” clue?+

The answer is ATHENA (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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