Egyptian portrayed by Liz Crossword Clue

Today's (9 November 2018) crossword provided to us by USA Today and the clue is "Egyptian portrayed by Liz".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Egyptian portrayed by Liz" is cleverly hinting at a famous historical figure and a renowned actress. Here's why the answer to this clue is "CLEO":

1. Egyptian: This word in the clue immediately directs us to think of a prominent figure from ancient Egypt.
2. Portrayed by Liz: The addition of "portrayed by Liz" is a subtle nod to the actress who famously portrayed the Egyptian character on screen.
3. CLEO: Putting the two parts of the clue together, "CLEO" becomes the clear answer. This short form is a reference to Cleopatra, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt and a figure often portrayed in popular culture, with Liz referencing the renowned actress Elizabeth Taylor, who famously portrayed Cleopatra in the 1963 film of the same name.

So, by combining the historical context of an Egyptian figure with the hint about a famous actress, the answer "CLEO" perfectly fits today's crossword clue.

 The Crossword clue "Egyptian portrayed by Liz" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
USA Today	9 November 2018	CLEO
L.A. Times Daily	8 July 2013	CLEO