Mercury or Mars WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? D
2 ? E
3 ? I
4 ? T
5 ? Y
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P
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L
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N
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D
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Y
(4 letters)
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G
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O
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D
(3 letters)

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      Hint 1

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      Think of figures that reside on Mount Olympus.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      A ????? is a god or goddess in a polytheistic religion.

      Hint 3

      explanation
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      The clue refers to Mercury and Mars, both of whom are Roman gods, thus leading to the answer '?????.' In Roman mythology, Mercury is the messenger god, and Mars is the god of war, both of which are considered deities.

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      TIYED, Pantheon part, TYIDE

      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Mercury or Mars” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated November 13 2025, the definitive 5-letter answer is: DEITY.

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      Mercury or Mars Crossword Clue