any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
Hint 2clue words
Mercury: a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
Mars: a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
What is the 5-letter answer to "Mercury or Mars" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Mercury or Mars" crossword clue is DEITY. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.
Which crossword used "Mercury or Mars" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on November 13, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of DEITY?
The word DEITY means: any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Mercury or Mars".