Weeper of myth
Latest answer — August 02, 2026
6 Across
Think of the Greek mother whose grief became an endless waterfall of tears. 😢
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LA Times Mini Crossword
This clue's Sunday, August 02, 2026 appearance
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Dino in "The Good Dinosaur" — Answer: ARLO. Hint: This young Apatosaurus is the film’s brave main character. 🦕
- 5. ___ Dogg (rapper featured on Coolio's "Gangsta Walk") — Answer: SNOOP. Hint: Think of the iconic West Coast rapper known for his laid-back flow and distinctive stage name. 🎤
- 6. Weeper of myth — Answer: NIOBE. Hint: Think of the Greek mother whose grief became an endless waterfall of tears. 😢
- 7. Spanish 101 pronoun — Answer: USTED. Hint: This is the formal Spanish way to address one person, beyond “tú.” 🎓
- 8. First Lady Truman — Answer: BESS. Hint: She was Harry Truman’s wife and First Lady during his presidency. 👒
Down
- 1. Ouzo flavor — Answer: ANISE. Hint: Think of the licorice-like spice that gives this Greek spirit its distinctive taste. 🌿
- 2. Beginnings — Answer: ROOTS. Hint: Think of the origins or foundations from which something grows. 🌱
- 3. Ear piercer's targets — Answer: LOBES. Hint: These are the soft lower parts of the ears where earrings often go. 👂
- 4. Pundit's essay — Answer: OPED. Hint: It’s a short newspaper piece where a commentator shares a personal viewpoint. 📰
- 5. Intentionally omit from the party list — Answer: SNUB. Hint: Leave someone off the guest list on purpose to show you don’t want them there. 🥳
Recent LA Times Mini Answers
The last 7 days of solutions
The answer to “Weeper of myth” in the LA Times Mini crossword is NIOBE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 2, 2026 at 6-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Weeper of myth” answer
NIOBE (5 letters)
Use the reveal tiles above to uncover the solution one letter at a time if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Prefer the full answer straight away? It's NIOBE.
Why the answer is NIOBE
Think of the Greek mother whose grief became an endless waterfall of tears. 😢
When else has “Weeper of myth” appeared?
LA Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
August 2, 2026 (most recent) → NIOBE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
More LA Times Mini answers for August 2, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the LA Times Mini on August 2, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Dino in "The Good Dinosaur" → ARLO
- 5. ___ Dogg (rapper featured on Coolio's "Gangsta Walk") → SNOOP
- 6. Weeper of myth → NIOBE
- 7. Spanish 101 pronoun → USTED
- 8. First Lady Truman → BESS
Down
- 1. Ouzo flavor → ANISE
- 2. Beginnings → ROOTS
- 3. Ear piercer's targets → LOBES
- 4. Pundit's essay → OPED
- 5. Intentionally omit from the party list → SNUB
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Weeper of myth”?
The answer is NIOBE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 2, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Weeper of myth”?
5 letters: NIOBE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 2, 2026, at 6-Across.
Can “Weeper of myth” have a different answer?
Yes — LA Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of today's LA Times Mini answers?
Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the LA Times Mini answers page.
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