The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PRIEST which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Certain ecclesiastic crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PRIEST | 100 % | 6 |
Why may PRIEST be the right solution?
The term "ecclesiastic" refers to a member of the clergy or church. A "priest" is a specific type of ecclesiastic who is authorized to perform religious ceremonies and administer certain sacraments. Therefore, "priest" fits the description of a certain ecclesiastic.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Certain ecclesiastic
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- residentiary
- legate
- monsignor
- ordinary
- zucchetto
- bishop
- lama
- secular
- niece
- vicar
- alb
- cope
Crossword Answer definitions
PRIEST noun- A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple
- A blunt tool, used for quickly stunning and killing fish
- The highest office in the Aaronic priesthood
- To ordain as a priest.
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