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Sinful Trade Penny Pinching If 19 Down Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SIMONY" which means:
- noun
- • Traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments
An example sentence would be:
- • "The medieval church strictly forbade simony."
- • "The bishop was excommunicated for engaging in simony."
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