Beetle sacred to the ancient Egyptians (6)

I believe the answer is:

scarab

(Other definitions for scarab that I've seen before include "Ancient Egyptian symbol" , "Sacred beetle of Eygpt" , "Holy beetle" , "Sacred Egyptian beetle" , "Beetle revered by ancient Egyptians" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Times.

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