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They Lived On The Tops Of Pillars Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is STYLITES which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: STYLITES

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%8Exact Match!
238%12Pillars or pillars of strength
335%7The rounded tops of the hypostyle pillars found in ancient Egyptian architecture

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We think the answer is "STYLITES" which means:

    noun
  • • An early christian ascetic who lived on top of high pillars

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The stylites ascended the pillar to pray."
  • • "The stylites were considered holy men in ancient times."

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