Creature of Egyptian myth Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · 24-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 9, 2026 · 24-Across · 6 letters
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one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians
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