Symbol depicting a snake swallowing its tail Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Friday, October 18, 2019 · 37-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, October 18, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 18, 2019 · 37-Across · 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.
noun
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