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| 3 | 29% | 9 | Ancient practice whereby a bishop, resigned bishop or some other ecclesiastical person could obtain a benefice in commendam from another | |
A Bishop And Saint Contrived To Avoid Vice Maybe Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ABSTAIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ABSTAIN
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ABSTAIN" which means:
- verb
- • Refrain from voting
- • Choose not to consume
An example sentence would be:
- • "I have decided to abstain from eating meat for ethical reasons."
- • "The doctor advised him to abstain from drinking alcohol while on medication."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic25 Aug 2009 | Across 16 | |
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