Crossword clue
“Egyptian god of the underworld”
This clue appeared as 8-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersSeen 2 times
OSIRISLetters6
Starts withO
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Egyptian god of the underworld” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 4, 2026 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with O and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Egyptian god of the underworld” clue?+
The answer is OSIRIS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on January 4, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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