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noun • a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept • a shelter from danger or hardship • area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing | ||||
| 42% | 9 | A family member who is your parent's aunt or grand-aunt | ||
noun • an aunt of your father or mother | ||||
| 42% | 9 | Spider coming from altar - aunt going berserk | ||
noun • large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement) • large hairy tropical spider with fangs that can inflict painful but not highly venomous bites | ||||
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SANCTUARY which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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SANCTUARY
Updated: October 2, 2025
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