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NYT Daily • September 9, 2025

Hercules, e.g.

Answer:

DEMIGOD

Hint:

["Think of a mythical being with one divine parent and one mortal one, often possessing extraordinary strength or abilities."]

Explanation:

"Hercules, e.g." is hinting at a category he belongs to—he’s not a full god but has divine heritage. The answer "DEMIGOD" fits because it describes a being with one mortal and one divine parent, like Hercules in Greek myth. The clue uses "e.g." to signal you’re looking for a broader term that applies to him and others like him.

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