Crossword clue
Minor deity crossword clue
We have 14 answers for the clue “Minor deity”, from 3–11 letters. The most likely answer is DEMIGOD.
All answers for “Minor deity”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| LAR | 3 | Roman household god |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| FAUN | 4 | Roman woodland deity, part goat |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| NYMPH | 5 | Minor nature goddess of Greek myth |
| SATYR | 5 | Greek woodland god, companion of Dionysus |
| DRYAD | 5 | Tree nymph |
| NAIAD | 5 | Nymph of fresh water |
| OREAD | 5 | Mountain nymph |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| NEREID | 6 | Sea nymph |
| DAEMON | 6 | Lesser divinity or guardian spirit in Greek belief |
| GENIUS | 6 | Roman guardian spirit of a person or place |
| SPRITE | 6 | Elf-like spirit |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| DEMIGOD Best match | 7 | Being who is part god, part mortal |
| GODLING | 7 | A lesser or local god |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| DEMIGODDESS | 11 | Female being who is part divine |
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What does “Minor deity” mean?
A noun for a god or semi-divine being of lesser rank. In classical mythology this covers demigods, nature spirits such as nymphs and fauns, and household or guardian spirits.
Solving tip
DEMIGOD (7) and NYMPH (5) are the usual answers, with GODLING a neat seven-letter alternative. Otherwise think of the kinds of nymph: DRYAD, NAIAD and OREAD at five letters, NEREID at six.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Minor deity"?
The most likely answer is DEMIGOD (7 letters) — Being who is part god, part mortal. Other common answers are NYMPH (5), GODLING (7), FAUN (4), SATYR (5).
How many letters are in the answer to "Minor deity"?
Answers to "Minor deity" range from 3–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.