Superior sort? Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, April 19, 2024 · 3-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between February 2009 and April 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 19, 2024 · 3-Down · 5 letters
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the superior of an abbey of monks
noun
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, February 15, 2009.SNOB4 lettersanswer page
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