The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word AEGIS which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2020.
Mythological word that can mean "backing" crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| AEGIS | 100 % | 5 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Mythological word that can mean "backing"
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Crossword Answer definitions
AEGIS noun- A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulders, more as an emblem of power and protection than a military shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center.
 - Usually as under the aegis: guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.
 
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