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Superiors Crossword Clue

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197%8Exact Match!
290%7 People who guide or direct others
390%14 People who manage and oversee the operation of an organization

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We think the answer is "ABBESSES" which means:

    noun
  • • The superior of a group of nuns

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The abbesses of the convent welcomed the visitors with open arms."
  • • "The abbesses were responsible for the spiritual guidance of the nuns."

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New York Times30 Nov 1997 Across 74
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