“False idol in the Old Testament” crossword clue
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••••••••••GOLDENCALF
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GOLDENCALF is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “False idol in the Old Testament”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 4, 2026, where it runs at 12 Down and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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