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Priests Assistant Crossword Clue
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DEACON which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DEACON
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DEACON" which means:
- noun
- • A protestant layman who assists the minister
- • A cleric ranking just below a priest in christian churches; one of the holy orders verb
- • For a choir leader to lead a hymn by speaking one or two lines at a time, which are then sung by the choir.
- • (animal husbandry) to kill a calf shortly after birth.
- • To place fresh fruit at the top of a barrel or other container, with spoiled or imperfect fruit hidden beneath.
- • To make sly alterations to the boundaries of (land); to adulterate or doctor (an article to be sold), etc.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The deacon delivered a sermon at the church service."
- • "The deacon helped to distribute communion to the congregation."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times30 Mar 2011 | Down 33 | |
| The Guardian Quick13 May 2002 | Down 7 | |
| New York Times02 Feb 2000 | Down 45 | |
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