Mythical figure who inspired the idiom "fly too close to the sun" Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Mythical figure who inspired the idiom "fly too close to the sun"” from the New York Times Mini crossword of October 14, 2025? It has 6 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES MINI, OCTOBER 14, 2025
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ICARUS is the answer to “Mythical figure who inspired the idiom "fly too close to the sun"”.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
A 6-letter answer that starts with I.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ACISUR.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Mythical figure undone by hubris”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Mythical figure who inspired the idiom "fly too close to the sun"”?
ICARUS, 6 letters.
When was “Mythical figure who inspired the idiom "fly too close to the sun"” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Mini crossword of October 14, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
6 letters, starting with I.