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Former Nun Is Retiring Becoming Pensioner Crossword Clue

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

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%7Exact Match!
242%8Nun or nun-like
334%5Pensioner

About This Clues Answer

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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Telegraph Cryptic02 May 2024 Down 23
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