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1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 29% | 9 | Ancient practice whereby a bishop, resigned bishop or some other ecclesiastical person could obtain a benefice in commendam from another | |
3 | 25% | 6 | Place where criminals are held | |
Criminals Held By Bishop Crossword Clue
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CROOK" which means:
- noun
- • Someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
- • A circular segment of a curve
- • A long staff with one end being hook shaped verb
- • Bend or cause to bend adjective
- • Bad, unsatisfactory, not up to standard.
- • Ill, sick.
- • Annoyed, angry; upset.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The police finally caught the notorious crook after a long chase."
- • "He played the role of a crafty crook in the movie."
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The Guardian Cryptic28 Oct 2019 | Across 21 | |
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