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Penitential Period Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LENT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LENT
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LENT" which means:
- noun
- • A period of 40 weekdays from ash wednesday to holy saturday verb
- • To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.
- • To make a loan.
- • To be suitable or applicable, to fit.
- • To afford; to grant or furnish in general.
- • To borrow.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I lent my friend a book yesterday."
- • "She lent me her car for the weekend."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times15 Apr 1987 | Across 46 | |
| New York Times10 Sep 1982 | Across 19 | |
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