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noun • the last day before Lent • a carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday (the last day before Lent) but especially in New Orleans | ||||||||
| 58% | 6 | Christian observance preceding Ash Wednesday | ||||||
verb • grant remission of a sin to | ||||||||
| 55% | 10 | Three days preceding Ash Wednesday | ||||||
noun • immediately preceding Lent | ||||||||
The Day Preceding Ash Wednesday Crossword Clue
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MARDIGRAS which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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MARDIGRAS
Updated: October 15, 2023
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