Crossword answer
ICARUS
6 letters · Used for 21 different clues · 42 appearances · Last seen LA Times, May 28, 2026
Letter pattern
ICARUS
Clues that lead to ICARUS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun6LA TimesMay 28, 2026
Classic high flier who came unstuck6Evening StandardMay 9, 2026
Failed flier with a sea named after him6Evening StandardApr 1, 2026
In Greek mythology, the son of Daedalus who flew too near the sun when trying to escape from "27 Down"6The IndependentJan 24, 2026
Mythical figure undone by hubris6New York TimesDec 28, 2025
He flew too near the sun6Evening StandardNov 2, 2025
Mythological figure whose ill-fated trajectory is suggested by 19-, 34-, 41- and 56-Across6New York TimesOct 7, 2025
Flyer downed in nice warm gust — wings always failing6The IndependentAug 7, 2025
In myth, one who flew too close to the sun6New York TimesApr 23, 2025
Mythical flyer6Eugene ShefferApr 1, 2025
Legendary winger is engaging about sport6The IndependentDec 5, 2024
In Greek mythology, a son of Daedalus who flew too near the sun when trying to escape from Crete6The IndependentOct 26, 2024
Classic high flier who got too hot6Evening StandardAug 19, 2024
In Greek mythology, son of Daedalus who flew too near the sun6The IndependentMar 30, 2024
Character from Greek mythology6Evening StandardMar 21, 2024
Legendary high flier in Africa, Russia, etc.6Evening StandardOct 31, 2023
He flew too close to the sun6Eugene ShefferDec 28, 2022
A fabulous flier in Africa, Russia, etc.6Evening StandardJun 15, 2022
High flier who fell (but not to earth)6Evening StandardMar 1, 2022
Legendary high-flier who went down to the sea6Evening StandardSep 28, 2021
Fabulous flier who became overheated6Evening StandardOct 1, 2019
About ICARUS in crosswords
ICARUS is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 42 times in our database across 21 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun” in the LA Times crossword on May 28, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
FOMENTStir up
STATUEFigurine
SIESTADay break?
VACATEQuit
ATMFEETaking charge?
LABORSHerculean tasks
CANADAManitoba’s land
STEELYIt's hard to keep fish in a dirty place
SMALLSTiny underwear? (6)
CAMEOSSometimes-uncredited appearances
KOSOVOCountry in defeat like that, 5-0 (6)
REMEDYFix
RIDINGSound clothes I had on (6)
BELIEFThe idea that beef's about a pound
Every appearance of ICARUS (42)
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May 28, 2026
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun · LA Times · Down
May 9, 2026
Classic high flier who came unstuck · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Apr 1, 2026
Failed flier with a sea named after him · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Jan 24, 2026
In Greek mythology, the son of Daedalus who flew too near the sun when trying to escape from "27 Down" · The Independent · 45 Down
Dec 28, 2025
Mythical figure undone by hubris · New York Times · 45 Down
Nov 2, 2025
He flew too near the sun · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Oct 7, 2025
Mythological figure whose ill-fated trajectory is suggested by 19-, 34-, 41- and 56-Across · New York Times · 61 Across
Sep 2, 2025
He flew too near the sun · Evening Standard · 29 Across
Aug 7, 2025
Flyer downed in nice warm gust — wings always failing · The Independent · 11 Across
Jun 16, 2025
He flew too near the sun · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Jun 7, 2025
He flew too near the sun · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Apr 23, 2025
In myth, one who flew too close to the sun · New York Times · 12 Down
Apr 1, 2025
Mythical flyer · Eugene Sheffer · 19 Across
Feb 11, 2025
He flew too near the sun · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Dec 5, 2024
Legendary winger is engaging about sport · The Independent · 21 Across
Oct 26, 2024
In Greek mythology, a son of Daedalus who flew too near the sun when trying to escape from Crete · The Independent · 48 Down
Sep 11, 2024
He flew too near the sun · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Aug 19, 2024
Classic high flier who got too hot · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Aug 3, 2024
Mythical flyer · Eugene Sheffer · 52 Across
Jun 17, 2024
He flew too near the sun · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Mar 30, 2024
In Greek mythology, son of Daedalus who flew too near the sun · The Independent · 14 Across
Mar 21, 2024
Character from Greek mythology · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Oct 31, 2023
Legendary high flier in Africa, Russia, etc. · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Feb 13, 2023
He flew too near the sun · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Dec 28, 2022
He flew too close to the sun · Eugene Sheffer · 22 Down
Nov 2, 2022
He flew too near the sun · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Jun 15, 2022
A fabulous flier in Africa, Russia, etc. · Evening Standard · 29 Across
Jun 4, 2022
Mythical flyer · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Down
Apr 7, 2022
He flew too close to the sun · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Down
Mar 1, 2022
High flier who fell (but not to earth) · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Sep 28, 2021
Legendary high-flier who went down to the sea · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Feb 23, 2021
Classic high flier who came unstuck · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Dec 29, 2020
Failed flier with a sea named after him · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Apr 29, 2020
He flew too near the sun · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Jan 15, 2020
He flew too near the sun · Evening Standard · 29 Across
Oct 1, 2019
Fabulous flier who became overheated · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Feb 19, 2019
He flew too near the sun · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Nov 1, 2018
He flew too near the sun · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Jun 7, 2018
He flew too near the sun · Evening Standard · 8 Across
May 29, 2018
Classic high flier who got too hot · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Mar 22, 2018
He flew too near the sun · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Jan 9, 2018
Character from Greek mythology · Evening Standard · 20 Across