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noun • a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort • a pause from doing something (as work) • an interruption in the intensity or amount of something • a pause for relaxation • the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment verb • postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution | ||||
| 23% | 6 | "I'm not a priest", priest admits yes and no | ||
noun • someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person | ||||
| 20% | 7 | Turns the key | ||
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Pause As Priest Turns A Key
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RESPITE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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RESPITE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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