Mythological queen of Sparta

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LEDA was the mythological queen of Sparta, famous in Greek mythology as the mother of Helen of Troy and the Dioscuri. Her name is conventionally written with an initial capital letter.

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An artwork depicting Leda from Greek mythology.

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The answer to “Mythological queen of Sparta” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is LEDA — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on September 7, 2026 at 1-Down. 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.

“Mythological queen of Sparta” answer

LEDA (4 letters)

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What is the answer to “Mythological queen of Sparta”?

The answer is LEDA, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on September 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Mythological queen of Sparta”?

4 letters: LEDA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on September 7, 2026, at 1-Down.

Can “Mythological queen of Sparta” have a different answer?

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