"Ill-fated lover of Pyramus" crossword clue

Author: Mathew Cooper
Last Updated: 31 Jul 2023

Ill-fated lover of Pyramus NYT crossword answer is:

THISBE (6 letters length)

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The ill-fated lover of Pyramus is none other than Thisbe, a character from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Thisbe is a young woman who falls in love with Pyramus, a young man from a neighboring town, and they plan to elope. Unfortunately, their plans are thwarted when Pyramus is killed by a lion, leaving Thisbe heartbroken and alone. Thisbe's story of unrequited love has been told for centuries, and is now immortalized in the New York Times crossword puzzle.

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Mathew Cooper
Editor and Founder of NYT Crossword Daily

He dedicates himself to ensuring that the thrill of puzzle-solving remains accessible to all. With a deep passion for puzzles and a profound understanding of language, Mathew has made significant contributions to the crossword puzzle community. Outside of his day-to-day job, Mathew is a big fan of trivia and general knowledge topics. He has been known to join trivia contests with friends, making for an enjoyable night out on the town. A certified pet lover, he owns 2 cats — Downey and Alexander. They feel quite at home on his work table, nestled among some of his unsolved crossword puzzles. His goal for NYT Crossword Daily is for the website to become the premiere platform for puzzle enthusiasts worldwide.

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