Old Jewish Sect Lessened Without Its Extreme Elements Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	adjective • said of or relating to the Essenes noun • a member of an ascetic Jewish sect around the time of Jesus
	34%	8		Ancient Jewish-Christian sect advocating strict adherence to Jewish law
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	33%	8		Old Jewish sect
	noun • a member of an ancient Jewish sect around the time of Jesus; opposed to the Pharisees

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The Guardian Cryptic28 Oct 2014	Across 15
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