What is the answer to "Where idols go head-to-head?" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Where idols go head-to-head?" is TOTEM (5 letters).

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Where idols go head-to-head? NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the January 4, 2026 puzzle

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TOTEM

5 letters · Down · last seen January 4, 2026