Ancient Jewish sect Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Monday, July 12, 2004 · 5-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, July 12, 2004.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 12, 2004 · 5-Down · 7 letters
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a member of an ascetic Jewish sect around the time of Jesus
noun
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