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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SCHOOLMAN

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	9		Exact Match!
2	36%	7		Central character in Alexander Pope's 'Eloisa to Abelard'
3	36%	9		Heretic teachings popularized by Peter Abelard

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We think the answer is "SCHOOLMAN" which means:

noun

• A scholar who is skilled in academic disputation
• A scholar in one of the universities of the middle ages; versed in scholasticism

An example sentence would be:

• "He was known as a great schoolman, always ready with wise and profound thoughts on any topic."
• "The schoolman spent years studying ancient philosophy and theology."

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The Guardian Cryptic23 Jun 2005	Across 29
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