Beast slain by Hercules Crossword Clue

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NEMEANLION

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(noun)
1. a long faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near the equator stretching between Virgo and Cancer
2. (Greek mythology) monster with nine heads; when struck off each head was replaced by two new ones

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

HERCULES (noun)
1. (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
2. a large constellation in the northern hemisphere between Lyra and Corona Borealis
SLAIN (adjective)
1. killed; `slain’ is formal or literary as in
SLAIN (noun)
1. people who have been slain (as in battle)

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

NEMEANLION
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Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
HARDY

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