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noun • the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot adjective satellite • earlier in time | ||||||||
| 30% | 11 | Relating to a custom or practice of a brother-in-law marrying the widow of his deceased brother | ||||||
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| 30% | 6 | A person who is a brother or brother-in-law of one's parent | ||||||
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Preceding Big Brother Crossword Clue
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PRIOR which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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PRIOR
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic13 Sep 2005 | Down 22 | |
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