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Mother Leaves Explorer In Clutches Of Prone Penitent Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FLAGELLANT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FLAGELLANT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "FLAGELLANT" which means:
- noun
- • A person who is whipped or whips himself for sexual gratification
- • A person who whips himself as a religious penance
An example sentence would be:
- • "The flagellant walked through the streets, whipping himself as a form of penance."
- • "In medieval europe, flagellants were known for their extreme acts of self-mortification."
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| The Guardian Cryptic02 Jul 2015 | Across 24 | |
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