Cryptic crossword clue
Egyptian charms a new king with his surroundings 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ANKHS

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What does ANKHS mean?

ANKHS noun
  1. A cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top, the Egyptian hieroglyph representing the Egyptian triliteral ꜥnḫ and often used as an amulet or charm for this concept.
  2. Tau cross

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