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Bishop In File At The Back By A Rook Getting Check Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
EXARCH which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
EXARCH
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "EXARCH" which means:
- noun
- • A bishop in one of several eastern orthodox churches in north america
- • A bishop in eastern christendom who holds a place below a patriarch but above a metropolitan
- • A viceroy who governed a large province in the roman empire
An example sentence would be:
- • "The exarch was responsible for overseeing the administrative affairs of the region."
- • "The eastern orthodox church appointed an exarch to represent their interests."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic11 Dec 2019 | Down 8 | |
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