Ancient symbol depicting a serpent eating its own tail Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Saturday, June 29, 2019 · 11-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, June 29, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 29, 2019 · 11-Down · 9 letters
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A serpent, dragon or worm that eats its own tail, a representation of the continuous cycle of life and death.
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