Vault in a mummy movie
Published by Naitik Mehta · April 1, 2026
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Vault in a mummy movie (5)
Answer
The answer to Vault in a mummy movie is Crypt (5 letters).
Why does Crypt fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Vault in a mummy movie' points to CRYPT. A crypt is an underground stone chamber or vault, typically beneath a church, used as a burial place. In classic mummy movies like those from Universal Studios in the 1930s and 1940s, crypts serve as the atmospheric setting where ancient Egyptian mummies are discovered or where they retreat after being awakened. The stone vaults provide the perfect spooky, tomb-like environment that defines the horror genre's portrayal of mummy lairs.
What does Vault in a mummy movie mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
vault
noun
•an underground chamber or room, especially one used for storage or burial
•a secure room in a bank where valuables are stored
mummy
noun
•a dead body preserved by embalming, especially in ancient Egypt
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 42-across in the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026, by Jess Shulman and Amie Walker, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Crypt mean?
noun
•A cave or cavern.
•An underground vault, especially one beneath a church that is used as a burial place.
Origin of the word Crypt
•origin: Greek kryptos meaning 'hidden'
•period: 14th century
The word entered English through Latin crypta, originally referring to hidden underground chambers in early Christian churches where saints were buried.
How to use Crypt in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Crypt.
•“The archaeologists carefully descended into the ancient crypt where the mummy had been entombed for thousands of years.”
•“The old cathedral's crypt beneath the main altar housed the marble tombs of bishops from centuries past.”
•“Visitors to the historic church can take guided tours through the underground crypt to see medieval stone sarcophagi.”
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