Ascetic Jewish Sect Crossword Clue

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	34%	8		Ancient Jewish-Christian sect advocating strict adherence to Jewish law
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	33%	6		Member of a second-century ascetic sect
	adjective • said of or relating to the Essenes noun • a member of an ascetic Jewish sect around the time of Jesus

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New York Times30 Apr 1988	Across 63	ESSENES
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