The crossword clue “Jupiter and Mars” is most commonly answered as PAGAN GODS (9 letters) in recent New York Times crosswords.

Main answer

  • In NYT puzzles, the clue “Jupiter and Mars” has a modern 9‑letter answer: PAGANGODS.
  • This reflects their role as Roman gods in mythology (Jupiter: king of the gods; Mars: god of war).

Other related clue patterns

  • Shorter versions of the idea show up as:
    • “Mars or Jupiter” → GOD (singular), in some NYT clues.
* **“Jupiter and Mars” → GODS / DEI** (Latin/English plurals) in older puzzles and other outlets.

Quick HTML table of key answers

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<table>
  <tr>
    <th>Clue</th>
    <th>Answer</th>
    <th>Letters</th>
    <th>Notes</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Jupiter and Mars</td>
    <td>PAGANGODS</td>
    <td>9</td>
    <td>Recent NYT usage (Oct 29, 2025)</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Mars or Jupiter</td>
    <td>GOD</td>
    <td>3</td>
    <td>NYT clue, singular form</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Jupiter and Mars</td>
    <td>GODS / DEI</td>
    <td>4 / 3</td>
    <td>Seen in LA Times & older NYT puzzles</td>
  </tr>
</table>

If you share the grid position and letter count, a more precise pick among PAGANGODS , GODS , or DEI can be made for your specific crossword.

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