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'Abbess' is term describing nun Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue 'Abbess' is term describing nun last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SISTER.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SISTER 'Abbess' is term describing nun | (6) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Feb 28, 2019 |
| 5% | ROYALWE Term to describe the pronoun also known as the "majestic plural" | (7) | The Atlantic | Jan 15, 2026 |
| 5% | KENERGY Slang term describing the vibe of Barbie's beau | (7) | Universal | Jan 10, 2026 |
| 5% | REMBRANDT New term describing trademark artist (9) | (9) | The Guardian Cryptic | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 5% | ABBEYS Homes for nuns | (6) | Universal | Dec 21, 2025 |
| 5% | HABIT Nun's attire | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 10, 2025 |
| 5% | SISTERS Resists converting nuns | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 4% | ROMANTICISE Describe in an idealised way (11) | (11) | Puzzler | Jan 15, 2026 |
| 4% | SINISTER Menacing nun drinking at home (8) | (8) | The Sun Two Speed | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 4% | FINAL End-of-term exam | (5) | Commuter | Jan 9, 2026 |
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