Crossword clue
“False idol in the Old Testament”
This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
GOLDENCALFLetters10
Starts withG
Ends withF
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “False idol in the Old Testament” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 4, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with G and ends with F, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “False idol in the Old Testament” clue?+
The answer is GOLDENCALF (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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