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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 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LUSTRUM" which means:
- noun
- • A period lasting five years
- • A ceremonial purification of the roman population every five years following the census
An example sentence would be:
- • "The ancient romans celebrated the completion of a lustrum with a grand festival."
- • "A lustrum was a period of five years in ancient rome."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic10 Aug 2006 | Down 4 | |
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