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Candidate To Put Up First Part Of Capital On Time Crossword Clue
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POSTULANT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
POSTULANT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "POSTULANT" which means:
- noun
- • One submitting a request or application especially one seeking admission into a religious order
An example sentence would be:
- • "The postulant studied for months to prepare for her entrance exam to the convent."
- • "The young woman was nervous as she approached the doors of the monastery, ready to begin her life as a postulant."
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| The Guardian Cryptic23 Jun 2017 | Down 15 | |
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