NY Times Crossword

September 17, 2023

Jill Rafaloff and Michelle Sontarp

 

[Note form JA: I am suspending my reluctance to use pop culture clues to feature this clever myth/musical puzzle.] 

1. Supplication to Ares by the Plastic Ono Band

2. Warning to Icarus by The Beatles

3. Request to Prometheus by The Doors

4. Comment to Aphrodite by Roy Orbison

5. Criticism of Narcissus by Carly Simon

6. Congratulations to Eos by Cat Stevens

7. Entreaty to Hades by Electric Light Orchestra

Answers:

 

1. "Give Peace a Chance"

2. "Here Comes the Sun"

3. "Light My Fire"

4. "Oh Pretty Woman"

5. "You're So Vain"

6. "Morning Has Broken"

7. "Don't Bring Me Down"