Prior's superior Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 21, 2015 · 1-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between September 1997 and July 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 21, 2015 · 1-Down · 5 letters
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the superior of an abbey of monks
noun
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