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NYT Daily • August 26, 2025
Combatants in the Titanomachy
Answer:
GODS
Hint:
Divine warriors who battled the Titans for control of the cosmos in ancient myth.
Explanation:
The Titanomachy was the epic ten-year war in Greek mythology where the Olympian gods, led by Zeus, battled the Titans for control of the cosmos. The clue "Combatants in the Titanomachy" refers directly to the gods since they were the primary fighters against the Titans in this myth. While the Titans were also involved, the term "gods" is the more precise and commonly expected answer in crosswords for this conflict. It’s a straightforward reference to classical mythology without any hidden wordplay.