The answer to the crossword clue "nymphs who inhabited rivers" is typically NAIADES (or NAIADS). Naiades are water nymphs from Greek mythology who specifically dwell in rivers, streams, lakes, and fountains. They are considered minor nature goddesses associated with fresh water
. Other related answers that appear in crosswords for water or river nymphs include:
- NAIS (a shorter form, 4 letters)
- NYMPH (general term for a mythological maiden inhabiting natural places like rivers and woods)
In summary, the most precise and common crossword answer for river-inhabiting nymphs is NAIADES.
