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noun • a period lasting five years • a ceremonial purification of the Roman population every five years following the census | ||||||||
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noun • (Greek mythology) the mythical Greek king who for 30 years did not clean his stables which contained his vast herd of cattle | ||||||||
| 32% | 4 | Years and years and years | ||||||
noun • the longest division of geological time • an immeasurably long period of time • (Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe | ||||||||
Passionate Desire Something Sailor Had For A Number Of Years Crossword Clue
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LUSTRUM which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LUSTRUM
Updated: October 14, 2023
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