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Old Lecturer Enters Competition With Authority Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ORACLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ORACLE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ORACLE" which means:
- noun
- • An authoritative person who divines the future
- • A prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
- • A shrine where an oracular god is consulted verb
- • To utter oracles or prophecies.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She consulted the oracle to seek guidance on her future."
- • "The ancient oracle predicted that there would be a great war."
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