Greek god of the underworld
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 16, 2026
Stuck on the clue Greek god of the underworld from the New York Times Mini for March 16, 2026? We have the correct 5-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Greek god of the underworld (5)
Answer
The answer to Greek god of the underworld is Hades (5 letters).
Why does Hades fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Greek god of the underworld' points straight to HADES. Hades is the ancient Greek deity who ruled over the realm of the dead, also called the underworld or netherworld. In Greek mythology, Hades was one of the three brothers who divided the cosmos after overthrowing the Titans, with Zeus taking the sky, Poseidon the sea, and Hades the underworld. The name Hades refers both to the god himself and to his dark domain where souls went after death.
What does Greek god of the underworld mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
Greek
adjective
•relating to ancient Greece, its people, language, or culture
god
noun
•a supernatural being worshipped as having power over nature and human affairs
underworld
noun
•the mythical abode of the dead; the realm of the dead in ancient mythology
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 9-across in the New York Times Mini on March 16, 2026, by Tracy Bennett, edited by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
NYT Mini — Mar 16, 2026
Get help on the whole puzzle
What does Hades mean?
proper noun
•in Greek mythology, the god who rules over the underworld and the dead
noun
•the underworld itself; the realm of the dead in Greek mythology
How to use Hades in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Hades.
•“In Greek mythology, Hades ruled over the realm of the dead and was feared by mortals who dreaded their eventual journey to his dark kingdom.”
•“The old basement was like Hades in the summer, with no air conditioning and temperatures that made it unbearable to work down there.”
•“After the car broke down in the desert heat, Tom muttered that this road trip had turned into absolute Hades.”
What are other crossword clues for Hades?
Learn about related clues
All clues from the New York Times Mini, Mar 16, 2026 crossword
The New York Times Mini for March 16, 2026 was published by Tracy Bennett and has 10 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
Across
Recently added clues
Frequently asked questions about Greek god of the underworld
- What is the answer to Greek god of the underworld?
- The answer is Hades (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 16, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Greek god of the underworld have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Hades.
Author
Naitik Mehta
Co-founder
Naitik is a gaming enthusiast who loves solving daily word games and enjoys the friendly competition from time to time. He is the co-founder of Crossword Chef and enjoys thinking about how to make crossword solving more fun for everyone around the world.
Puzzle
NYT Mini — Mar 16, 2026
Get help on the whole puzzle
provider
editor
Joel Fagliano
date
position
9 Across
answer length
5 letters