What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Beetle amulet in ancient Egypt" from September 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Beetle amulet in ancient Egypt”

This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

SCARAB

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withB

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 22, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Beetle amulet in ancient Egypt” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 22, 2026 as 6-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with B.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Beetle amulet in ancient Egypt” clue?+

The answer is SCARAB (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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