Head over head? NYT Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? T
2 ? O
3 ? T
4 ? E
5 ? M
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      Hint 1

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      Think of a vertical display of faces, each one gazing from its perch.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      A ????? is a carved or painted object that represents a tribe, clan, family, or individual, often featuring stacked figures or faces.

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      The clue 'Head over head?' plays on the idea of stacking heads, as in a ????? pole where one carved head is placed over another. This visual imagery of heads stacked vertically leads to the answer '?????.'

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      Where idols go head-to-head?, ___ pole (symbolic carving), Tribal emblem, ___ pole (Native American carving), Sacred object

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “Head over head?” in the New York Times puzzle September 14 2025 is TOTEM. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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