It begins on Ash Wednesday Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, January 28, 2020 · 59-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between June 2000 and January 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 28, 2020 · 59-Across · 4 letters
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a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
noun
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