Food item placed in Egyptian tombs, as its layers symbolized eternity NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Food item placed in Egyptian tombs, as its layers symbolized eternity" is ONION.
The clue refers to the ancient Egyptian practice of placing onions in tombs because their many layers were thought to symbolize eternity and the afterlife. Onions were considered sacred and were often used in burial rituals.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on November 19, 2025.
An onion is a bulbous vegetable with a pungent taste and smell, composed of concentric layers.
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The answer to “Food item placed in Egyptian tombs, as its layers symbolized eternity” in the New York Times puzzle November 19 2025 is ONION. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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