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| 3 | 24% | 6 | A garment worn around the neck, typically by clergymen | |
Rules For Clergymen Crossword Clue
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CANONS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CANONS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CANONS" which means:
- noun
- • A rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
- • A priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter
- • A ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
- • A contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts
- • A complete list of saints that have been recognized by the roman catholic church
- • A collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the bible recognized by any christian church as genuine and inspired
An example sentence would be:
- • "The canons of the church govern its rituals and ceremonies."
- • "The canons of literature have changed over time."
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| The Guardian Cryptic03 Apr 2017 | Across 26 | |
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| Clue | Source | |
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1 | "Rules ___ rules"
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12 Aug 2015 | New York Times / 12 Aug 2015 |
2 | Clergymen
New York Times -
18 Jun 1977 | New York Times / 18 Jun 1977 |
3 | Clergymen: Abbr.
New York Times -
28 Aug 1976 | New York Times / 28 Aug 1976 |
4 | Directions taken by clergymen
The Guardian Cryptic -
23 Jun 2003 | The Guardian Cryptic / 23 Jun 2003 |
5 | Dress circles for the clergymen
The Guardian Cryptic -
18 Feb 2002 | The Guardian Cryptic / 18 Feb 2002 |
6 | Legal right permitting clergymen to be tried under church law | |
7 | Privilege allowing clergymen to be absolved from punishment |
