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noun • the 7th Wednesday before Easter; the first day of Lent; the day following Mardi Gras (`Fat Tuesday'); a day of fasting and repentance | ||||||||
| 31% | 7 | Christian observance marking the beginning of Lent | ||||||
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| 27% | 12 | Marks the beginning of the penitential season of Lent | ||||||
noun • the 3rd Sunday before Lent (or the 9th before Easter) | ||||||||
Beginning Of Lent Crossword Clue
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ASHWEDNESDAY which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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ASHWEDNESDAY
Updated: February 17, 2024
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