Detested Person Or Thing Excommunication Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ANATHEMA which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ANATHEMA

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	33%	12		To pronounce a formal ecclesiastical ban or excommunication on someone
3	33%	6		His defiance led to his excommunication by the Pope

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ANATHEMA" which means:

noun

• A detested person
• A formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication

An example sentence would be:

• "Cheating in exams is an anathema to the school's honor code."
• "To some, heavy metal music is considered an anathema to good taste."

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quick16 Jun 2001	Across 9
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