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Disney villain with hair of blue flame LA Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 20, 2026
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Look to the ruler of the underworld in Disney's “Hercules.”
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Disney's Hades is drawn with distinctive blue-flame hair, making that visual feature a direct identifier for the five-letter character name.
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A distinctive character design identifies a named fictional villain.
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Hades is the ruler of the underworld and the principal villain in Disney's 1997 animated film “Hercules.”
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Selected clue in LA Times Crossword puzzle for August 19, 2026.
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