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Thurible Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CENSER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CENSER

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197%6Exact Match!
290%8 Object used in religious ceremonies
331%8 Church thurible attendant

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "CENSER" which means:

    noun
  • • A container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The priest swung the censer back and forth, filling the church with the sweet smell of incense."
  • • "The censer was made of gold and adorned with intricate patterns."

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New York Times24 Jul 1977 Down 62
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