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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 38% | 6 | Encourages firms about to make drastic cuts | |
| 3 | 28% | 7 | Monastic charity establishment | |
Drastic Cuts In The Monastic Establishment Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TONSURES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TONSURES
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TONSURES" which means:
- noun
- • The shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head
- • Shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order verb
- • Shave the head of a newly inducted monk
An example sentence would be:
- • "The monks in the monastery all had clean and tidy tonsures."
- • "The barber specifically trained in creating traditional tonsures for priests."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic05 Nov 2007 | Across 14 | |
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