Like the lion killed by Hercules Crossword Clue

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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
LIKE (verb)
1. prefer or wish to do something
2. feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
LIKE (adjective)
1. resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
2. conforming in every respect
LIKE (noun)
1. a similar kind
2. a kind of person

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27. Cassiterite is a source of it

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31. Innermost moon of Neptune

33. Pressure gauge?

35. Past, colloquially

36. Symbols used to group blocks of computer code

37. Was on the sidelines

38. Breathlessness

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42. Not mainstream, as some music genres

43. Fuss

44. Weakens, as an overly strong character, in video game lingo

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58. Entered again

59. One might play at home

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Down

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3. Big jerk

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24. Uncork, so to speak

26. Body bronzer

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40. Recently

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