Greek war god

The answer to “Greek war god” in the LA Times crossword is ARES — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on July 28, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 56-Down, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.

“Greek war god” answer

ARES (4 letters)

Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is ARES.

Why the answer is ARES

This deity is often depicted with a helmet and spear, embodying the spirit of battle. ⚔️

What does ARES mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of ARES is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

When else has “Greek war god” appeared?

LA Times 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.

• July 28, 2026 (most recent) → ARES
• July 8, 2026 → ARES

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