Excessive Devotion Responsible For An Attempt On Revered Figure Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	29%	8		A second attempt at something after the first attempt failed
3	29%	12		Devotion to revered figures

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We think the answer is "IDOLATRY" which means:

noun

• The worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods

An example sentence would be:

• "The ancient civilization practiced idolatry, worshipping statues and images of gods."
• "Many cultures today still engage in idolatry, paying homage to sacred relics."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic14 Mar 2005	Across 22
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