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| 3 | 19% | 10 | Named after the headgear worn by bishops | |
Headgear For The Joint Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
MITRE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MITRE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "MITRE" which means:
- noun
- • Joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
- • The surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made
- • A liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions verb
- • To adorn with a mitre.
- • To unite at an angle of 45°.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The bishop wore a gold-embroidered mitre on his head."
- • "The pope's mitre is adorned with precious stones."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic06 Jun 2006 | Across 24 | |
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