Aphrodite's mortal lover (6)

I believe the answer is:

adonis

(Other definitions for adonis that I've seen before include "Handsome young man (of Greek myth)" , "In Greek myth, handsome youth beloved of Aphrodite" , "Fit bloke" , "Said no to the Greek youth" , "Handsome youth loved by Aphrodite" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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