Spinning top with a Hebrew letter on each side Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Monday, April 12, 2021 · 3-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, April 12, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 12, 2021 · 3-Down · 7 letters
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A four-sided spinning top, inscribed with the four Hebrew letters נ (nun), ג (gimel), ה (hey), and ש (shin) (or פ (pey)) on each side, often used to play a traditional game during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
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