The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SHROVE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2022.
Heard the confession of and absolved, old-style crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SHROVE | 100 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Heard the confession of and absolved, old-style
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- confessional
- fines
- shrive
- opine
- antique
- assoil
- penance
- slew
- eld
- spake
- verily
- clean
Crossword Answer definitions
SHROVE verb- To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.)
- To prescribe penance or absolution.
- To confess, and receive absolution.
- To join in the festivities of Shrovetide.
- (by extension) To make merry.
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