Clues for the word "PYRRHIC"
We've had 10 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 17 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily American crossword on March 14, 2025.
Definition of pyrrhic
- a. - Of or pertaining to an ancient Greek martial dance.
- a. - Of or pertaining to a pyrrhic, or to pyrrhics; containing pyrrhic; as, a pyrrhic verse.
- n. - An ancient Greek martial dance, to the accompaniment of the flute, its time being very quick.
- n. - A foot consisting of two short syllables.
Referring Clues
- Like some victories
- Very costly, as a victory
- Very costly, as victories
- Like a costly victory
- Costly, as a victory
- A triumph but at too great a cost
- (Of victory) where winner's losses are as great as loser's
- A victory of sorts for chirpy characters capturing the centre of Paris
- Photo, including unopened Christmas present, not worth the candle
- Publicity about why rich embroidery is at too high a cost
Last Seen In
- Daily American - March 14, 2025
- Daily American - October 19, 2023
- Daily American - March 14, 2023
- Daily American - October 19, 2017
- Daily American - March 14, 2017
- Guardian Quick - August 12, 2015
- LA Times - August 26, 2012
- LA Times - December 21, 2010
- Thinks Daily - March 09, 2010
- Netword - November 22, 2009
- Thinks Daily - March 09, 2008
- Guardian Cryptic - December 19, 2007
- Guardian Quick - May 10, 2006
- Washington Post - February 20, 2006
- Guardian Cryptic - October 13, 2003
- Guardian Cryptic - January 22, 2001
- New York Times - May 29, 1998