Sect in ancient Judea Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Saturday, May 31, 2014 · 22-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, May 31, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 31, 2014 · 22-Across · 7 letters
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a member of an ascetic Jewish sect around the time of Jesus
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