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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 34% | 9 | It consists of the words 'Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us' | |
3 | 31% | 15 | Reproduction in which the mother retains and nourishes the eggs inside her body | |
Mother Retains Headgear For The Holy Man Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MAHATMA" which means:
- noun
- • (hinduism) term of respect for a brahmin sage
An example sentence would be:
- • "The mahatma preached non-violence as a means of resistance."
- • "Many people followed the teachings of the mahatma."
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The Guardian Cryptic09 Feb 2011 | Across 17 | |
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