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noun • a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy • a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter • a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall • a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts • a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church • a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired | ||||||||
| 23% | 8 | Kitchen utensil able to hold about one fluid dram | ||||||
noun • as much as a teaspoon will hold • a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee; holds about one fluid dram | ||||||||
| 23% | 7 | Able to hold a large knife | ||||||
noun • a butcher's knife having a large square blade | ||||||||
Is Able To Hold On As A Rule Crossword Clue
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CANON which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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CANON
Updated: October 14, 2023
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