Myths, Maps & Acronyms
August 26, 2026 · 12×11 · Hard
Norse king of gods
Sultan's local chief
Bible's judge
Ferrari's home
Ta-da, Roman style
Petrifying gaze
Freed of clutter
Fax's old cousin
Coconut liqueur
Rule beyond doubt
Best of the best
World money cop
Golfing great's name
Bent on murder
Spud's tiny bud
Self-contained unit
Wipes away the grime
Metric volume units
Charm or a request
Butter or a rumor
School fitness room
Half of a dozen
Big-eared hopper
Snatch up fast
Parents' sisters
Requires, no doubt
Move up the ladder
Musky fruit
A tame lioness
Born after WWII
Yorkshire river
Cuban dance rhythm
Outside one's grasp
Number after ten
The Great Bear
Pedal to get around
Dressed to the nines
Leafy meal starters
Double-digit numbers
Myths, Maps & Acronyms — Solution
August 26, 2026 · 12×11 · Hard
Norse king of gods
O
Sultan's local chief
A
Bible's judge
Ferrari's home
S
Ta-da, Roman style
E
Petrifying gaze
Freed of clutter
M
Fax's old cousin
Coconut liqueur
T
Rule beyond doubt
D
O
G
M
A
Best of the best
World money cop
C
R
E
M
E
Golfing great's name
I
Bent on murder
Spud's tiny bud
H
O
M
I
C
I
D
A
L
S
N
E
A
D
Self-contained unit
M
O
D
U
L
E
Wipes away the grime
Metric volume units
Y
Charm or a request
E
Butter or a rumor
F
School fitness room
Half of a dozen
Big-eared hopper
S
I
X
C
L
E
A
N
S
Snatch up fast
Parents' sisters
G
R
A
B
Requires, no doubt
Move up the ladder
I
Musky fruit
A tame lioness
P
A
P
A
Y
A
Born after WWII
Yorkshire river
U
N
S
T
E
P
Cuban dance rhythm
R
U
M
B
A
Outside one's grasp
E
Number after ten
The Great Bear
E
L
E
V
E
N
Pedal to get around
B
I
K
E
U
R
S
A
Dressed to the nines
A
T
T
I
R
E
D
Leafy meal starters
S
A
L
A
D
S
Double-digit numbers
T
E
N
S
Myths, Maps & Acronyms — The notes
August 26, 2026 · 12×11 · Hard
- ODINNorse king of godsChief god in Norse mythology, ruler of Asgard, associated with wisdom, war, and the runes.
- AGHASultan's local chiefOttoman-era title for a military or civil leader, similar to 'lord' or 'chief' in Turkish tradition.
- SAMBible's judgeShort form of Samuel, the Old Testament prophet and judge who anointed Saul and David as kings.
- MODENAFerrari's homeCity in northern Italy famous for balsamic vinegar and as the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari.
- ECCOTa-da, Roman styleItalian word meaning 'here it is' or 'behold', used when presenting or revealing something.
- MEDUSAPetrifying gazeGorgon of Greek myth with snakes for hair, whose gaze turned onlookers to stone.
- RIDFreed of clutterFree of something unwanted, as in the phrase 'get rid of'.
- TELEXFax's old cousinEarly telecommunications system for sending typed messages over telephone lines, common mid-20th century.
- MALIBUCoconut liqueurCoconut-flavored rum liqueur; also a well-known California beach city.
- DOGMARule beyond doubtA belief or set of principles held as unquestionably true, especially by a religion or group.
- CREMEBest of the bestFrench for cream; also part of the phrase 'crème de la crème', meaning the very best.
- IMFWorld money copInternational Monetary Fund, an organization that lends money to countries in financial trouble.
- SNEADGolfing great's nameSurname of Sam Snead, one of golf's greatest champions with a record number of PGA Tour wins.
- HOMICIDALBent on murderHaving a tendency or intent to kill someone.
- EYESpud's tiny budThe organ used for sight; also the calm center of a hurricane, or a small hole like a needle's eye.
- MODULESelf-contained unitA self-contained, interchangeable component or unit, as in software or a spacecraft.
- CLEANSWipes away the grimeRemoves dirt or mess from something, making it tidy.
- LITERSMetric volume unitsMetric units of volume, each equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters.
- APPEALCharm or a requestThe power to attract or interest; also a formal request to a higher authority for a decision to be reversed.
- SPREADButter or a rumorTo butter or cover something evenly; also to circulate news or rumors widely.
- GYMSchool fitness roomShort for gymnasium, a place equipped for physical exercise and sports.
- SIXHalf of a dozenThe whole number between five and seven.
- RABBITBig-eared hopperA long-eared, hopping mammal known for rapid breeding and a taste for garden vegetables.
- GRABSnatch up fastTo seize or take hold of something suddenly.
- AUNTSParents' sistersThe sisters of one's parents, or the wives of one's uncles.
- NEEDSRequires, no doubtThings that are required or necessary.
- STEPMove up the ladderA single movement of the foot in walking; also a stage in a process, as in 'step up'.
- PAPAYAMusky fruitTropical fruit with orange flesh and a musky sweetness, rich in vitamin C.
- ELSAA tame lionessName of a famous lioness raised and released into the wild, chronicled in the book and film Born Free.
- UNBorn after WWIIUnited Nations, the international organization founded in 1945 after World War II.
- AIREYorkshire riverRiver flowing through Yorkshire, England, passing through Leeds.
- RUMBACuban dance rhythmLively dance and musical style that originated in Cuba.
- KENOutside one's graspThe range or limit of someone's knowledge or understanding, as in 'beyond my ken'.
- ELEVENNumber after tenThe number that comes right after ten.
- URSAThe Great BearLatin root meaning 'bear', found in the constellation names Ursa Major and Ursa Minor.
- BIKEPedal to get aroundA two-wheeled vehicle propelled by pedaling.
- ATTIREDDressed to the ninesDressed, especially in a particular or formal style.
- SALADSLeafy meal startersCold dishes typically made of mixed vegetables, greens, or fruit.
- TENSDouble-digit numbersThe digits or numbers in the range from ten to ninety-nine, grouped by tens.