The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TOTEM
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More clues leading to the result TOTEM
- Symbolic artefact filled scripture the wrong way
- Revered symbol the Egyptians originally found in cat
- Some come to terms over fetish?
- Symbol of bear on bottom of form
- Add space for tribal symbol
- Exchange of tips on choral composition’s symbol
- Add space for printer's family emblem
- Symbol of bear market's beginning
- Venerated symbol to note, followed by millions
- Symbol put back by weather forecasters with books
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The straight part
We know that "Venerated symbol" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case venerated symbol = totem.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does TOTEM mean?
TOTEM noun- Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family.
- The representation of such object or creature.
- The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.
- An arbitrarily chosen object serving as a reminder to check whether one is awake or not, to aid in having lucid dreams.