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The "World" category opens up a vast panorama for crossword puzzles, encompassing geography, history, diverse cultures, and global current events. From ancient civilizations to modern nation-states, famous landmarks, and international organizations, the possibilities are endless for creating intellectually stimulating clues. Solvers can test their knowledge of capitals, languages, historical figures, and significant global milestones, making for a truly expansive and educational puzzle experience.
Crossword clues used in world puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“Animal sacred to the goddess Bastet.”
CAT (3)
“Fertile desert area, such as the Fayyum depression.”
OASIS (5)
“Green-skinned god of the afterlife and resurrection.”
OSIRIS (6)
“Adjective for the jars holding a mummy's stomach, intestines, lungs, and liver.”
CANOPIC (7)
“Whip-like symbol of power held crossed over the chest.”
FLAIL (5)
“Plant material used for writing the Book of the Dead.”
PAPYRUS (7)
“Beetle motif commonly carved into protective charms.”
SCARAB (6)
“Venomous snake that legend says ended the Ptolemaic dynasty.”
ASP (3)
“Second ruler of the Fourth Dynasty.”
KHUFU (5)
“Precious metal recently found shaped into tongues in 18 excavated burials.”
GOLD (4)
“Canine deity who weighed the hearts of the deceased.”
ANUBIS (6)
“Familiar nickname for the boy monarch of the 18th Dynasty.”
TUT (3)
“Hydraulic barrier; a massive ancient one was recently found near the Red Pyramid.”
DAM (3)
“Legendary hex blamed for the deaths of Lord Carnarvon and others.”
CURSE (5)
“Falcon-headed god whose eye is a symbol of protection.”
HORUS (5)
“Upright stone slab bearing hieroglyphic inscriptions.”
STELE (5)
“The congregational prayer held every Friday”
JUMUAH (6)
“The act of prostration during prayer”
SUJUD (5)
“The core creed or system of belief”
AQIDAH (6)
“The meal that breaks the fast at sunset”
IFTAR (5)
“The afternoon prayer performed mid-way through the day”
ASR (3)
“The collective community of believers”
UMMAH (5)
“String of beads used for keeping track of prayers”
TASBIH (6)
“The melodic call to prayer”
ADHAN (5)
“The temporal world or earthly life”
DUNYA (5)
“The act of circling the Kaaba seven times”
TAWAF (5)
“Ritual washing performed before prayer”
WUDU (4)
“Leader of congregational prayers in a mosque”
IMAM (4)
“The first of the five daily prayers”
FAJR (4)
“Obligatory almsgiving to help the needy”
ZAKAT (5)
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