Mythical escapee of Crete (6)

I believe the answer is:

icarus

(Other definitions for icarus that I've seen before include "High-flyer in Greek mythology" , "He was killed flying" , "Failed flier" , "Ancient Greek who flew too close to the sun" , "Unfortunate high-flier in Greek mythology" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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