Crossword clue

Legend crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Legend”, from 3–11 letters. The most likely answer is MYTH.

Top answer MYTH 4 letters · Traditional story

All answers for “Legend”

AnswerLettersMeaning
3-letter answers
KEY 3 Explanation of map symbols
4-letter answers
MYTH Best match 4 Traditional story
SAGA 4 Long heroic story
LORE 4 Traditional knowledge
TALE 4 Fictitious story
EPIC 4 Long heroic poem
ICON 4 Famous figure
STAR 4 Famous performer
5-letter answers
FABLE 5 Short moral story
GREAT 5 Distinguished person
7-letter answers
CAPTION 7 Explanatory text
8-letter answers
FOLKTALE 8 Traditional popular story
LUMINARY 8 Inspiring person
9-letter answers
TRADITION 9 Custom or belief handed down
CELEBRITY 9 Famous person
11-letter answers
INSCRIPTION 11 Wording on a coin or medal

What does “Legend” mean?

A legend is a traditional story popularly regarded as historical but unverified, or an extremely famous person in a field. It is also the wording on a coin or medal, or the key explaining symbols on a map.

Solving tip

Cover story (MYTH, SAGA, FABLE, LORE), famous person (ICON, STAR, GREAT) and map sense (KEY, CAPTION). SAGA and MYTH are the likeliest short answers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Legend"?

The most likely answer is MYTH (4 letters) — Traditional story. Other common answers are SAGA (4), FABLE (5), LORE (4), TALE (4).

How many letters are in the answer to "Legend"?

Answers to "Legend" range from 3–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.