Water nymph of Greek myth
Latest answer — August 16, 2026
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A NAIAD is a water nymph in Greek mythology, traditionally associated with freshwater springs, rivers, and fountains.
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The answer to “Water nymph of Greek myth” in the New York Times crossword is NAIAD — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 16, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 31-Across, 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.
“Water nymph of Greek myth” answer
NAIAD (5 letters)
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What does NAIAD mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of NAIAD is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- (in classical mythology) a water nymph said to inhabit a river, spring, or waterfall
- the aquatic larva or nymph of a dragonfly, mayfly, or stonefly
- a submerged aquatic plant with narrow leaves and minute flowers
When else has “Water nymph of Greek myth” appeared?
New York 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.
- August 16, 2026 (most recent) → NAIAD
- March 31, 2026 → NAIAD
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Water nymph of Greek myth”?
The answer is NAIAD, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 16, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Water nymph of Greek myth”?
5 letters: NAIAD.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 16, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 31-Across. Earlier appearances: March 31, 2026 → NAIAD.
Can “Water nymph of Greek myth” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times 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 this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for August 16, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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