Gordian is a term that refers to a legendary KNOT that was said to be tied by the ancient King of Phrygia, Gordius. The KNOT was so complex that it could only be untied by the one who would become the ruler of Asia. The crossword solutions for the term Gordian are 'INVOLVED' (8 letters), 'KNOTTY' (6 letters) and 'KNOT' (4 letters). These words all refer to the complexity of the Gordian KNOT, which was said to be impossible to untie.