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3 | 31% | 4 | Staff dim, sacked finally | |
Corries Sacked Staff Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CROSIER" which means:
- noun
- • A staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office
An example sentence would be:
- • "The bishop walked solemnly down the aisle, holding his crosier high."
- • "The intricately carved crosier was a symbol of the bishop's authority in the church."
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