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Churchman Gets A Pass Yet Goes Astray Crossword Clue
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ACOLYTE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ACOLYTE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ACOLYTE" which means:
- noun
- • Someone who assists a priest or minister in a liturgical service; a cleric ordained in the highest of the minor orders in the roman catholic church but not in the anglican church or the eastern orthodox churches
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was an acolyte at the local church and assisted with the religious ceremonies."
- • "She joined the cult and quickly became an acolyte, devoted to the teachings of the leader."
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| The Guardian Cryptic17 Dec 2007 | Across 12 | |
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