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| 2 | 40% | 8 | In a stew, in a stew, in a stew? Good! | |
| 3 | 36% | 9 | Carrot's nice in stew, throwing in turnip top and swede at the end | |
Proper Person Wanting A Turnip In A Stew Crossword Clue
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PURITAN which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PURITAN
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PURITAN" which means:
- noun
- • Someone who adheres to strict religious principles; someone opposed to sensual pleasures
- • A member of a group of english protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the protestant reformation under elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship
- • A person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum adjective
- • (often disapproving) acting or behaving according to the puritan morals (e.g. propagating modesty), especially with regard to pleasure, nudity and sex
An example sentence would be:
- • "The puritan beliefs of the community were reflected in their strict moral code."
- • "The town's puritan values prohibited the sale of alcohol within its limits."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| Telegraph Toughie09 May 2023 | Down 19 | |
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