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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 33% | 7 | Writer who was also a vicar in the Church of England | |
| 3 | 31% | 9 | Had rather have been promoted | |
What The Vicar Has Been Perhaps If Promoted By The Church Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BENEFICE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BENEFICE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BENEFICE" which means:
- noun
- • An endowed church office giving income to its holder verb
- • Endow with a benefice
An example sentence would be:
- • "The church was given a benefice to support its ministry."
- • "The benefice provided a steady income for the clergy."
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| The Guardian Cryptic28 Apr 2006 | Down 16 | |
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