Symbols in Egyptian iconography
Latest answer — October 04, 2026
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Clue explained
An ankh is the ancient Egyptian symbol shaped like a cross with a loop at the top, commonly associated with life. “Symbols” calls for the plural, ANKHS.
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LA Times Crossword
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- 100Assn.
- 102Hard water?
- 127Walking pace
- 129Patronage
- 130Spanish boys
- 131Concludes
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- 65Relay
- 84Deft
- 101Take turns
The answer to “Symbols in Egyptian iconography” in the LA Times crossword is ANKHS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 4, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 14-Down. 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.
“Symbols in Egyptian iconography” answer
ANKHS (5 letters)
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What does ANKHS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ANKHS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- an object or design resembling a cross but having a loop instead of the top arm, used in ancient Egypt as a symbol of life
When else has “Symbols in Egyptian iconography” appeared?
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October 4, 2026 (most recent) → ANKHS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Symbols in Egyptian iconography”?
The answer is ANKHS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 4, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Symbols in Egyptian iconography”?
5 letters: ANKHS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 4, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 14-Down.
Can “Symbols in Egyptian iconography” have a different answer?
Yes — LA Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's LA Times answers?
The full grid for October 4, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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