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| 2 | 26% | 10 | Minor sin | |
| 3 | 25% | 9 | A minor offense in Catholic theology | |
Minor As A Sin Crossword Clue
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VENIAL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
VENIAL
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "VENIAL" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Warranting only temporal punishment
- • Easily excused or forgiven adjective
- • Pardonable; able to be forgiven.
- • Excusable; trifling
An example sentence would be:
- • "Lying to avoid hurting someone's feelings is a venial offense."
- • "Forgetting to return a borrowed book is a venial mistake."
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| New York Times21 Jan 2016 | Across 42 | |
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