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| Letters | Answer | Clue | ||
| 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head • shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order verb • shave the head of a newly inducted monk | ||||
| 32% | 5 | Close shave or narrow escape | ||
noun • an angry dispute | ||||
| 32% | 6 | Gave a close shave | ||
adjective • having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin | ||||
Where A Close Shave Is In Order
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TONSURE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
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TONSURE
Updated: October 15, 2023
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