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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 42% | 8 | Nun or nun-like | |
3 | 34% | 5 | Pensioner | |
Former Nun Is Retiring Becoming Pensioner Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "OLDSTER" which means:
- noun
- • An elderly person
An example sentence would be:
- • "The oldster reminisced about her youth."
- • "The oldster enjoyed knitting and playing chess."
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