Ancient inhabitants of what is now Mexico (6)

I believe the answer is:

aztecs

(Other definitions for aztecs that I've seen before include "Mexican Indians of old" , "Ancient inhabitants of Mexico" , "Early Mexicans" , "race" , "Ancient people of Mexico" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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