The Aztecs were an ancient Mesoamerican civilization that flourished in central Mexico from the 14th to 16th centuries. The Aztecs had a complex culture and religion, and their language was NAHUATL. The Aztec people were known for their use of the OCELOT as a symbol of power and strength. The Aztec emperor Montezuma was the ruler of the Aztec Empire at its peak. ORO was a form of currency used by the Aztecs, and Ute was a type of Aztec warrior. All of these words are related to the Aztec civilization and can be found in crossword puzzles.