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They Were Wise Putting The Scholar Before The Soldier Crossword Clue
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MAGI which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MAGI
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "MAGI" which means:
- noun
- • (new testament) the sages who visited jesus and mary and joseph shortly after jesus was born; the gospel according to matthew says they were guided by a star and brought gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh; because there were three gifts it is usually assumed that there were three of them
An example sentence would be:
- • "The magi brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the baby jesus."
- • "In the story of aladdin, the magi were the wise men who advised the king."
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| The Guardian Cryptic09 Mar 2015 | Across 13 | |
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