Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.
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Think of the classic tool of a hero, gleaming and sharp, that brings an end to monstrous gazes.
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A ????? is a weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt, used for thrusting or striking.
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In Greek mythology, Medusa was killed by the hero Perseus using a ?????, which was given to him by the gods. The ????? is a traditional weapon often associated with heroic feats in myths and legends.
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Foil, say, Arya Stark’s Needle, e.g., Rapier, Frodo’s Sting, e.g., Katana or saber
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BADBREATH
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CURRIEDCRAB
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FOODADDITIVES
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GARY
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EATS
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ESP
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HOTPINK
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RUN
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THORA
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SEN
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NOTDO
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TIRADE
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TETHER
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HOAGIES
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OILTANK
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ENTITLE
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PALETTE
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MIEN
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EAGER
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RILL
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ECG
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ORDINAL
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NOI
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MORPH
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OVA
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AWMAN
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ONEOFEVERYTHING
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MATINS
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DONGS
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SWORD
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BUOY
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ARD
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DRANO
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BIDETS
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REDAPE
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EDITIN
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ACTON
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TRI
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HAVE
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CORPORATEGREED
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BEARTHATINMIND
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FASHIONICONS
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STUDENTLOANS
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GETTHEMEMO
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SNORKELING
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HADIT
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KNELL
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RAGIN
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OTTER
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EELER
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SEADOVES
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OPENARMS
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OHFUN
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LATTO
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POCO
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WHIR
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ERG
The answer to “Weapon that killed Medusa, in myth” in the New York Times puzzle December 13 2025 is SWORD. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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