“Where idols go head-to-head?” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TOTEM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Where idols go head-to-head?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 4, 2026, where it runs at 39 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 4, 2026 grid39AUltimate end, to Aristotle5 ltrs›43A___ Veronese, "The Wedding at Cana" painter5 ltrs›48AGot off4 ltrs›55AMade less angry now8 ltrs›61ATitular role in a 2024 Disney prequel6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 4, 20261AIt protects the heart7 ltrs›8AEgyptian god of the underworld6 ltrs›14ADr.'s order?3 ltrs›17ASubstances found in cured meats and explosives8 ltrs›18ATheme park with attractions like The Count's Splash Castle and Oscar's Rusty Rotten Rockets11 ltrs›21AHigh marks8 ltrs›22A"That's enough bickering!"12 ltrs›24AValletta's land5 ltrs›
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