Inner selves, in Jungian psychology

Latest answer — September 23, 2026

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In Jungian psychology, an anima is the inner feminine aspect of a man’s psyche; ANIMAS is its plural form, matching “selves.”

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The answer to Inner selves, in Jungian psychology in the LA Times crossword is ANIMAS — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 23, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 16-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

Inner selves, in Jungian psychology” answer

ANIMAS (6 letters)

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What does ANIMAS mean?

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(noun)

  • (in Jungian psychology) the feminine part of a man's personality
  • the soul, especially the irrational part of the soul as distinguished from the rational mind

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September 23, 2026 (most recent) ANIMAS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Inner selves, in Jungian psychology”?

The answer is ANIMAS, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Inner selves, in Jungian psychology”?

6 letters: ANIMAS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 23, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 16-Across.

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