Some origin stories Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 8, 2023 · 95-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between December 2021 and January 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 8, 2023 · 95-Across · 5 letters
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a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
noun
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, December 11, 2021.PREQUELS8 lettersanswer page
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