Crossword answer
HERO
4 letters · Used for 94 different clues · 196 appearances · Last seen Wall Street Journal, August 24, 2026
Letter pattern
HERO
Clues that lead to HERO
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Deli sandwich4Wall Street JournalAug 24, 2026
Brave person4Evening StandardAug 17, 2026
Idol4Evening StandardAug 11, 2026
Working-class, local or folk? (4)4The GuardianAug 3, 2026
Person who saves the day4USA TodayJul 29, 2026
One who saves the day4New York TimesJul 13, 2026
Guy who saves the day4Daily ThemedJul 6, 2026
Parade honoree4Wall Street JournalJun 30, 2026
Sammie of a sort4NewsdayJun 20, 2026
Legend4Evening StandardMay 31, 2026
Long lunch?4New York TimesMay 14, 2026
Leander had her love4Evening StandardMay 6, 2026
Life saver4NYT MidiApr 22, 2026
The subject of female love?4The IndependentApr 21, 2026
Leander got her love4Evening StandardApr 13, 2026
"Show me a ___ and I'll write you a tragedy": F. Scott Fitzgerald4New York TimesApr 11, 2026
Medal recipient4Eugene ShefferMar 28, 2026
Someone who's done something brave (4)4The SunMar 23, 2026
Some other options for principal male (4)4The SunMar 23, 2026
Long sandwich4NewsdayFeb 11, 2026
"Anti-___" (Taylor Swift song with the lyric "It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me")4Daily ThemedJan 22, 2026
Protagonist4Eugene ShefferJan 8, 2026
Wartime medal recipient4NewsdayDec 22, 2025
The Romans' ideal4Evening StandardNov 27, 2025
One who fights the villain4Daily ThemedNov 25, 2025
Novel focus4NewsdayNov 14, 2025
First responder, e.g.4Daily ThemedNov 8, 2025
The lady and the space man who's so intrepid4Evening StandardOct 24, 2025
One who fights the villain in movies4Daily ThemedOct 15, 2025
Rescuer, to a rescuee4NewsdaySep 28, 2025
Champion's returned or come again?4The IndependentSep 15, 2025
Cape-wearing savior4Daily ThemedSep 13, 2025
Decoration receiver4NewsdayAug 28, 2025
Military medal recipient4NewsdayJul 7, 2025
Savior of the day4Daily ThemedJun 9, 2025
One who may catch a falling train?4Daily ThemedJun 2, 2025
Army medal recipient4NewsdayMay 12, 2025
Decoration recipient4NewsdayMay 2, 2025
First responder, to many4New York TimesApr 4, 2025
Villain's nemesis4Daily ThemedMar 24, 2025
Tubular sandwich4NewsdayMar 2, 2025
Villain challenger4Daily ThemedFeb 6, 2025
Damsel rescuer, in stories4Daily ThemedFeb 1, 2025
Hoagie4New York TimesJan 21, 2025
"Big ___ 6" (Disney film)4Daily ThemedJan 17, 2025
Lionhearted one4NewsdayJan 17, 2025
Supervillain's opponent4Daily ThemedJan 9, 2025
Did Leander love to give her a ring?4Evening StandardJan 8, 2025
Character who saves the day4Daily ThemedNov 20, 2024
Spider-Man or Flash, for one4Daily ThemedOct 23, 2024
Mr. Incredible, e.g.4Daily ThemedSep 22, 2024
That woman’s nothing? Au contraire!4The IndependentSep 3, 2024
Principal male character4The IndependentAug 9, 2024
Damsel rescuer4Daily ThemedJul 22, 2024
Only a brave person will give her a ring4Evening StandardJul 9, 2024
Villain's foe4Daily ThemedMay 30, 2024
Story's protagonist, often4Daily ThemedMay 10, 2024
Champion for justice?4Daily ThemedApr 12, 2024
Cape wearer in a movie, perhaps4Daily ThemedApr 7, 2024
Leading man appearing in the round4The IndependentMar 2, 2024
Her love was all for Leander4Evening StandardFeb 7, 2024
Savior4Daily ThemedJan 28, 2024
Extended lunch?4Eugene ShefferJan 26, 2024
Andromeda’s heart perhaps is for Perseus?4The IndependentJan 26, 2024
Supervillain's opponent, often4Daily ThemedJan 23, 2024
Lifesaver who's often in spandex4Daily ThemedJan 5, 2024
Medal earner4Eugene ShefferNov 25, 2023
Brave man4Evening StandardSep 14, 2023
One who saves lives for a living?4Daily ThemedAug 23, 2023
One who saves the day, in a comic book4Daily ThemedAug 10, 2023
"My ___!" (words of a rescued damsel, maybe)4Daily ThemedMay 28, 2023
2001 song by Enrique Iglesias that peaked at No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 1004Daily ThemedMay 8, 2023
Protagonist of a fairy tale, say4Daily ThemedFeb 26, 2023
Word after "super" to mean Superman or Spider-Man4Daily ThemedFeb 15, 2023
Any member of the Justice League, e.g.4Daily ThemedDec 31, 2022
Damsel's rescuer4Daily ThemedNov 19, 2022
Did Leander call her –duck”?4Evening StandardNov 14, 2022
"My ___," 1998 song by Foo Fighters that was featured in the film "Varsity Blues"4Daily ThemedAug 8, 2022
Film protagonist, maybe4Daily ThemedJul 30, 2022
Protagonist, often4Daily ThemedJun 24, 2022
Medal of Honor recipient4Daily ThemedMar 29, 2022
One who is unsung?4Daily ThemedMar 19, 2022
2002 song by Chad Kroeger featuring Josey Scott4Daily ThemedMar 7, 2022
Guitar ___ Mobile, rhythm game series that was adapted from a console-based game4Daily ThemedFeb 26, 2022
Damsel in distress rescuer4Daily ThemedJan 31, 2022
Cape-wearing lifesaver4Daily ThemedNov 24, 2021
One with a cape?4Daily ThemedNov 6, 2021
One who wears a cape?4Daily ThemedSep 18, 2021
Her love was for Leander4Evening StandardSep 8, 2021
Movie lead4Daily ThemedAug 31, 2021
Villain's opponent4Daily ThemedJun 15, 2021
Principal character gives the girl a ring4Evening StandardJun 15, 2020
Demigod4Evening StandardAug 1, 2019
Only a brave man will give her a ring4Evening StandardApr 23, 2018
About HERO in crosswords
HERO is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 196 times in our database across 94 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Deli sandwich” in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 24, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
ASEAOn the Mediterranean
MERELake
FEETUnits of verse
NOSEPinocchio's tell
ICONPC picture
MAYAChichén Itzá builders
FROGAmphibious hopper
XENA"___: Warrior Princess," fantasy show where Lucy Lawless plays the powerful lead who gives the show its name
OPRYGrand Ole ___
RILEMake angry
RENOCity north of Carson City
SOFASettee
FESS__ up (admit guilt)
WELL"See ... "
Every appearance of HERO (196)
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Aug 24, 2026
Deli sandwich · Wall Street Journal · 32 Across
Aug 17, 2026
Brave person · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Aug 11, 2026
Idol · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Aug 3, 2026
Brave person · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Aug 3, 2026
Working-class, local or folk? (4) · The Guardian · 18 Down
Jul 29, 2026
Person who saves the day · USA Today · 44 Across
Jul 13, 2026
One who saves the day · New York Times · 65 Across
Jul 6, 2026
Guy who saves the day · Daily Themed · 24 Down
Jul 2, 2026
Idol · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Jun 30, 2026
Parade honoree · Wall Street Journal · 67 Across
Jun 24, 2026
Brave person · Puzzle Page · 7 Across
Jun 20, 2026
Sammie of a sort · Newsday · Down
Jun 18, 2026
Idol · Evening Standard · 16 Down
Jun 11, 2026
Brave person · Evening Standard · 8 Down
May 31, 2026
Legend · Evening Standard · 23 Across
May 14, 2026
Long lunch? · New York Times · 49 Down
May 13, 2026
Idol · Evening Standard · 10 Across
May 6, 2026
Leander had her love · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Apr 23, 2026
Long lunch? · Eugene Sheffer · 57 Across
Apr 22, 2026
Life saver · NYT Midi · 26 Across
Apr 21, 2026
The subject of female love? · The Independent · 26 Down
Apr 17, 2026
Idol · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Apr 13, 2026
Leander got her love · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Apr 11, 2026
"Show me a ___ and I'll write you a tragedy": F. Scott Fitzgerald · New York Times · 49 Down
Mar 28, 2026
Medal recipient · Eugene Sheffer · 45 Across
Mar 23, 2026
Someone who's done something brave (4) · The Sun · 20 Down
Mar 23, 2026
Some other options for principal male (4) · The Sun · 20 Down
Mar 16, 2026
Brave person · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Feb 11, 2026
Long sandwich · Newsday · Down
Feb 10, 2026
Idol · Evening Standard · 18 Across
Feb 8, 2026
Brave person · Evening Standard · 23 Across
Jan 29, 2026
Idol · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Jan 23, 2026
Idol · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Jan 22, 2026
"Anti-___" (Taylor Swift song with the lyric "It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me") · Daily Themed · 20 Down
Jan 8, 2026
Protagonist · Eugene Sheffer · 46 Down
Dec 24, 2025
Idol · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Dec 22, 2025
Wartime medal recipient · Newsday · Down
Dec 12, 2025
Idol · Evening Standard · 18 Across
Dec 9, 2025
One who saves the day · Daily Themed · 21 Down
Nov 27, 2025
The Romans' ideal · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Nov 25, 2025
One who fights the villain · Daily Themed · 15 Across
Nov 14, 2025
Novel focus · Newsday · Across
Nov 8, 2025
First responder, e.g. · Daily Themed · 51 Across
Oct 24, 2025
The lady and the space man who's so intrepid · Evening Standard · 37 Across
Oct 15, 2025
One who fights the villain in movies · Daily Themed · 13 Across
Oct 3, 2025
Long lunch · Newsday · Across
Sep 28, 2025
Rescuer, to a rescuee · Newsday · Across
Sep 20, 2025
Idol · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Sep 15, 2025
Champion's returned or come again? · The Independent · 1 Across
Sep 13, 2025
Cape-wearing savior · Daily Themed · 38 Down
Aug 31, 2025
Brave person · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Aug 28, 2025
Decoration receiver · Newsday · Down
Aug 26, 2025
Protagonist · Eugene Sheffer · 30 Across
Aug 9, 2025
Brave person · Evening Standard · 7 Down
Jul 27, 2025
Brave person · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Jul 25, 2025
Long lunch · Newsday · Down
Jul 7, 2025
Military medal recipient · Newsday · Down
Jun 9, 2025
Savior of the day · Daily Themed · 42 Down
Jun 9, 2025
Military medal recipient · Newsday · Across
Jun 2, 2025
One who may catch a falling train? · Daily Themed · 12 Across
May 18, 2025
Medal recipient · Newsday · Across
May 12, 2025
Army medal recipient · Newsday · Across
May 2, 2025
Decoration recipient · Newsday · Across
Apr 4, 2025
First responder, to many · New York Times · 22 Across
Apr 3, 2025
Protagonist · Newsday · Across
Mar 24, 2025
Villain's nemesis · Daily Themed · 43 Across
Mar 10, 2025
Military medal recipient · Newsday · Across
Mar 2, 2025
Tubular sandwich · Newsday · Down
Feb 18, 2025
Long sandwich · Newsday · Down
Feb 6, 2025
Villain challenger · Daily Themed · 15 Down
Feb 1, 2025
Damsel rescuer, in stories · Daily Themed · 6 Down
Jan 21, 2025
Hoagie · New York Times · 7 Down
Jan 17, 2025
"Big ___ 6" (Disney film) · Daily Themed · 46 Across
Jan 17, 2025
Lionhearted one · Newsday · Across
Jan 9, 2025
Supervillain's opponent · Daily Themed · 34 Across
Jan 8, 2025
Did Leander love to give her a ring? · Evening Standard · 23 Across
Nov 26, 2024
Medal recipient · Eugene Sheffer · 12 Across
Nov 20, 2024
Character who saves the day · Daily Themed · 57 Across
Nov 19, 2024
Brave person · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Nov 5, 2024
Brave person · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Oct 23, 2024
Spider-Man or Flash, for one · Daily Themed · 40 Down
Sep 22, 2024
Mr. Incredible, e.g. · Daily Themed · 20 Across
Sep 18, 2024
Brave person · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Sep 3, 2024
That woman’s nothing? Au contraire! · The Independent · 7 Down
Aug 9, 2024
Principal male character · The Independent · 5 Down
Jul 22, 2024
Damsel rescuer · Daily Themed · 15 Down
Jul 17, 2024
One who saves the day · Daily Themed · 32 Down
Jul 9, 2024
Only a brave person will give her a ring · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Jun 11, 2024
Medal recipient · Eugene Sheffer · 14 Across
Jun 5, 2024
Protagonist · Eugene Sheffer · 39 Down
May 30, 2024
Villain's foe · Daily Themed · 5 Down
May 16, 2024
Leander had her love · Evening Standard · 22 Across
May 10, 2024
Story's protagonist, often · Daily Themed · 7 Down
Apr 12, 2024
Champion for justice? · Daily Themed · 18 Down
Apr 7, 2024
Cape wearer in a movie, perhaps · Daily Themed · 9 Down
Mar 5, 2024
Brave person · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Mar 2, 2024
Leading man appearing in the round · The Independent · 26 Down
Feb 7, 2024
Her love was all for Leander · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Jan 28, 2024
Savior · Daily Themed · 21 Down
Jan 26, 2024
Extended lunch? · Eugene Sheffer · 40 Across
Jan 26, 2024
Andromeda’s heart perhaps is for Perseus? · The Independent · 11 Across
Jan 23, 2024
Supervillain's opponent, often · Daily Themed · 44 Down
Jan 5, 2024
Lifesaver who's often in spandex · Daily Themed · 32 Across
Dec 18, 2023
Villain's nemesis · Daily Themed · 22 Across
Nov 25, 2023
Medal earner · Eugene Sheffer · 10 Down
Oct 12, 2023
Idol · Evening Standard · 34 Down
Sep 14, 2023
Brave man · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Aug 23, 2023
Long lunch? · Eugene Sheffer · 38 Across
Aug 23, 2023
One who saves lives for a living? · Daily Themed · 28 Down
Aug 10, 2023
One who saves the day, in a comic book · Daily Themed · 4 Down
Jul 24, 2023
Brave man · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Jul 14, 2023
Villain's nemesis · Daily Themed · 44 Down
Jul 6, 2023
Medal recipient · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Down
Jun 9, 2023
Idol · Evening Standard · 34 Down
May 28, 2023
"My ___!" (words of a rescued damsel, maybe) · Daily Themed · 15 Across
May 8, 2023
2001 song by Enrique Iglesias that peaked at No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 · Daily Themed · 13 Down
Apr 24, 2023
Idol · Evening Standard · 18 Across
Feb 26, 2023
Protagonist of a fairy tale, say · Daily Themed · 4 Down
Feb 22, 2023
Idol · Evening Standard · 34 Down
Feb 15, 2023
Word after "super" to mean Superman or Spider-Man · Daily Themed · 51 Across
Jan 23, 2023
Cape wearer in a movie, perhaps · Daily Themed · 22 Across
Dec 31, 2022
Any member of the Justice League, e.g. · Daily Themed · 44 Down
Dec 20, 2022
Leander had her love · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Dec 20, 2022
Brave person · Evening Standard · 7 Down
Dec 8, 2022
Brave man · Evening Standard · 23 Across
Nov 19, 2022
Damsel's rescuer · Daily Themed · 33 Across
Nov 15, 2022
Idol · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Nov 15, 2022
Protagonist · Eugene Sheffer · 39 Down
Nov 14, 2022
Did Leander call her –duck”? · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Nov 10, 2022
Idol · Evening Standard · 34 Across
Sep 28, 2022
Brave person · Evening Standard · 17 Across
Sep 7, 2022
Idol · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Aug 17, 2022
Medal earner · Eugene Sheffer · 25 Down
Aug 12, 2022
Villain's foe · Daily Themed · 2 Down
Aug 8, 2022
"My ___," 1998 song by Foo Fighters that was featured in the film "Varsity Blues" · Daily Themed · 44 Down
Jul 30, 2022
Film protagonist, maybe · Daily Themed · 46 Down
Jul 12, 2022
Leander had her love · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Jun 24, 2022
Protagonist, often · Daily Themed · 2 Down
Jun 7, 2022
Cape-wearing savior · Daily Themed · 14 Across
Jun 2, 2022
Brave person · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Apr 26, 2022
Idol · Evening Standard · 18 Across
Apr 12, 2022
Idol · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Mar 29, 2022
Medal of Honor recipient · Daily Themed · 1 Down
Mar 19, 2022
One who is unsung? · Daily Themed · 48 Down
Mar 7, 2022
2002 song by Chad Kroeger featuring Josey Scott · Daily Themed · 29 Across
Feb 26, 2022
Guitar ___ Mobile, rhythm game series that was adapted from a console-based game · Daily Themed · 51 Across
Jan 31, 2022
Damsel in distress rescuer · Daily Themed · 30 Down
Jan 27, 2022
Medal of Honor recipient · Daily Themed · 1 Down
Dec 2, 2021
Extended lunch? · Eugene Sheffer · 12 Across
Nov 24, 2021
Cape-wearing lifesaver · Daily Themed · 12 Across
Nov 6, 2021
One with a cape? · Daily Themed · 47 Across
Oct 4, 2021
Brave person · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Sep 30, 2021
Long lunch? · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Down
Sep 18, 2021
One who wears a cape? · Daily Themed · 18 Across
Sep 8, 2021
Her love was for Leander · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Aug 31, 2021
Movie lead · Daily Themed · 45 Across
Aug 4, 2021
Long lunch? · Eugene Sheffer · 14 Across
Jul 22, 2021
Brave person · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Jul 13, 2021
Idol · Evening Standard · 18 Across
Jul 1, 2021
Brave person · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Jun 21, 2021
Protagonist · Eugene Sheffer · 9 Down
Jun 15, 2021
Villain's opponent · Daily Themed · 53 Across
Jun 7, 2021
Medal earner · Eugene Sheffer · 15 Across
Apr 14, 2021
Idol · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Apr 14, 2021
Brave person · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Mar 29, 2021
Legend · Evening Standard · 23 Across
Feb 18, 2021
Leander had her love · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Feb 17, 2021
Idol · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Jan 28, 2021
Idol · Evening Standard · 16 Down
Jan 14, 2021
Leander got her love · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Dec 9, 2020
Idol · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Dec 3, 2020
Brave person · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Nov 3, 2020
Idol · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Oct 16, 2020
The lady and the space man who's so intrepid · Evening Standard · 37 Across
Oct 12, 2020
Brave person · Evening Standard · 23 Across
Aug 3, 2020
Idol · Evening Standard · 18 Across
Jul 23, 2020
Brave man · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Jul 16, 2020
Extended lunch? · Eugene Sheffer · 14 Across
Jun 15, 2020
Principal character gives the girl a ring · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Jun 1, 2020
Idol · Evening Standard · 18 Across
May 20, 2020
Long lunch? · Eugene Sheffer · 7 Across
Feb 5, 2020
Idol · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Jan 9, 2020
Brave man · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Jan 6, 2020
Protagonist · Eugene Sheffer · 27 Down
Dec 10, 2019
Brave man · Evening Standard · 7 Down
Oct 7, 2019
Idol · Evening Standard · 28 Across
Sep 19, 2019
Brave man · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Aug 1, 2019
Demigod · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Jun 13, 2019
Brave man · Evening Standard · 3 Down
May 9, 2019
Brave man · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Oct 15, 2018
Did Leander love to give her a ring? · Evening Standard · 23 Across
Aug 9, 2018
Brave man · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Jul 26, 2018
Brave man · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Jun 14, 2018
Brave person · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Apr 23, 2018
Only a brave man will give her a ring · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Mar 13, 2018
Leander had her love · Evening Standard · 22 Across