Like King Midas, notably Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Like King Midas, notably” from the New York Times crossword of February 23, 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, FEBRUARY 23, 2025
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GREEDY is the answer to “Like King Midas, notably”. It means marked by greed.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Marked by greed.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ERGYDE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Jen Winston book subtitled "Notes From a Bisexual Who Wants Too Much"”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Like King Midas, notably”?
GREEDY, 6 letters: marked by greed.
When was “Like King Midas, notably” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of February 23, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
6 letters, starting with G.