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| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 42% | 8 | Nun or nun-like | |
| 3 | 33% | 6 | Part of a nun's habit | |
Politician Caught By Cunning Habit Of A Nun Crossword Clue
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WIMPLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WIMPLE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "WIMPLE" which means:
- noun
- • Headdress of cloth; worn over the head and around the neck and ears by medieval women verb
- • To cover with a wimple.
- • To draw down; to lower, like a veil.
- • To cause to appear as if laid in folds or plaits; to cause to ripple or undulate.
- • To flutter.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She wore a white wimple around her head."
- • "The nun's wimple covered her hair completely."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic25 Jun 2001 | Down 20 | |
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