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The Clue

Homeric female monster (6 letter answer)

The Answer

SCYLLA

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Notes

The answer SCYLLA is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.

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Definition

SCYLLA as a noun:

1. (Greek mythology) a sea nymph transformed into a sea monster who lived on one side of a narrow strait; drowned and devoured sailors who tried to escape Charybdis (a whirlpool) on the other side of the strait