Elected To Occupy Safe Position Of No Responsibility Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	30%	4		Responsibility – or where our responsibility lies?
3	29%	3		Occupy a position

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SINECURE" which means:

noun

• A benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached
• An office that involves minimal duties

verb

• To put or place in a sinecure.

An example sentence would be:

• "He was appointed to a sinecure position in the company, where he did nothing all day."
• "The position of the chairman was merely a sinecure, as he had no real authority or responsibilities."

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The Guardian Cryptic19 Feb 2003	Across 25
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