Sacred cross in ancient Egypt Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 24, 2021 · 32-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, January 24, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 24, 2021 · 32-Down · 4 letters
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A cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top, the Egyptian hieroglyph representing the Egyptian triliteral ꜥnḫ (“life”) and often used as an amulet or charm for this concept.
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