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Clergyman With Prayer Designed To Catch Crook Crossword Clue
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PREBENDARY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PREBENDARY
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PREBENDARY" which means:
- noun
- • A canon who receives a prebend for serving the church adjective
- • Pertaining to the office or person of a prebendary; prebendal.
- • Of or relating to official positions that are profitable for the incumbent, to the allocation of such positions, or to a system in which such allocation is prevalent.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The former prebendary of the cathedral was appointed as the new bishop."
- • "The prebendary receives an annual income from the church."
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| The Guardian Cryptic04 Oct 2007 | Across 18 | |
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