Church leader Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 9, 2002 · 21-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between April 1999 and July 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 9, 2002 · 21-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
any of various church officers
noun
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