Oldest Four Letter Papal Name

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Updated: October 24, 2025

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	40%	7		It is the oldest and highest ranking of the four papal major basilicas in Rome
noun • the site in Rome containing the church of Rome and the Lateran Palace
	32%	4		Four-letter word for a four-letter word
noun • profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger • a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury • a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior

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1	As Pope, he worked to reestablish papal authority over the Papal States
2	Collection consisting of four plates, four saucers, four bowls, etc. New York Times - 18 May 2018	New York Times / 18 May 2018
3	Four-letter word for a four-letter word New York Times - 24 May 2020	New York Times / 24 May 2020
4	It is the oldest and highest ranking of the four papal major basilicas in Rome
5	Meaning “four”, a word used as a prefix in names of things including a courtyard, a 4 x 4 motorbike and a four-footed animal such as a horse; or, a serving of four shots of espresso Telegraph Giant General Knowledge - 25 Feb 2023	Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 25 Feb 2023
6	Old papal state and papal law wanting cancan to get round of applause The Guardian Cryptic - 11 Apr 2013	The Guardian Cryptic / 11 Apr 2013
7	With 105-Across, "What walks on four dino legs in the morning, four dino legs at noon and four dino legs in the evening?" and other riddles? New York Times - 04 Aug 2019	New York Times / 04 Aug 2019

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