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1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 23% | 9 | Key holders in ancient civilizations | |
3 | 23% | 6 | Ancient Greek word for "key" | |
Ancient Key Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ANKH" which means:
- noun
- • A cross shaped like a t with a loop at the top, the egyptian hieroglyph representing the egyptian triliteral ꜥnḫ and often used as an amulet or charm for this concept.
- • Tau cross
An example sentence would be:
- • "She wore an ankh pendant around her neck."
- • "The ankh is an ancient egyptian symbol of life."
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New York Times03 Mar 2012 | Across 19 | |
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