Meaning
A cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top, the Egyptian hieroglyph representing the Egyptian triliteral ꜥnḫ (“life”) and often used as an amulet or charm for this concept.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From Egyptian anx-Z1 (ꜥnḫ, “life, to live, symbol for life”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ansate crosscrux ansataEgyptian crosstauchristogramtxchichristcrosscrisscross
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: