Crossword answer
EREBUS
6 letters · Used for 9 different clues · 13 appearances · Last seen The Independent, August 15, 2026
Letter pattern
EREBUS
Clues that lead to EREBUS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
In Greek mythology, the god of darkness, son of Chaos and brother of Night6The IndependentAug 15, 2026
Be sure to wander in the darkness6Evening StandardMar 28, 2026
Personification of darkness, in Greek myth6New York TimesDec 28, 2025
The underworld is a noted puzzle6Evening StandardAug 16, 2025
The key to the puzzle is infernally deep6Evening StandardMay 20, 2025
Ancient Greek primordial deity personifying darkness6The IndependentFeb 3, 2024
Underground? It was before road transport!6Evening StandardSep 13, 2023
That deep dark place where beer is brewed for us6Evening StandardDec 15, 2022
Deep, dark key to a puzzle6Evening StandardJun 18, 2019
About EREBUS in crosswords
EREBUS is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 13 times in our database across 9 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “In Greek mythology, the god of darkness, son of Chaos and brother of Night” in the The Independent crossword on August 15, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
REFORMImprove
RHYMESNursery ___ ("Georgie Porgie" and "Humpty Dumpty," for two)
LEADER__ of the pack
ENCASEPlace in a crate
ENABLEEmpower
PAPERSSome desktop clutter
INDENTSet right?
FANFICSome unofficial sequels, informally
SHOVELDig up dirt, say
ANIMALKid's cookie shape
CARESSSoft touch
ERRANTOff-target
SLEEPYDrowsy
PLUMPSShows preference for the soft chunks
Every appearance of EREBUS (13)
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Aug 15, 2026
In Greek mythology, the god of darkness, son of Chaos and brother of Night · The Independent · 45 Down
Mar 28, 2026
Be sure to wander in the darkness · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Dec 28, 2025
Personification of darkness, in Greek myth · New York Times · 58 Across
Aug 16, 2025
The underworld is a noted puzzle · Evening Standard · 5 Down
May 20, 2025
The key to the puzzle is infernally deep · Evening Standard · 29 Across
Jan 8, 2025
Personification of darkness, in Greek myth · New York Times · 38 Down
Feb 3, 2024
Ancient Greek primordial deity personifying darkness · The Independent · 48 Down
Sep 13, 2023
Underground? It was before road transport! · Evening Standard · 29 Across
Dec 15, 2022
That deep dark place where beer is brewed for us · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Dec 22, 2020
Be sure to wander in the darkness · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Dec 30, 2019
The underworld is a noted puzzle · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Jun 18, 2019
Deep, dark key to a puzzle · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Feb 6, 2019
The key to the puzzle is infernally deep · Evening Standard · 29 Across