Biblical figure referred to as a "son of the desert" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ESAU Biblical figure referred to as a 'son of the desert' (4) New York Times Nov 20, 2016
6% CITES Refers to (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 24, 2026
6% ABEL Biblical figure able to be heard? (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 16, 2026
5% EDEN Biblical garden (4) Commuter Feb 27, 2026
5% ARES Son of Zeus (4) LA Times Daily Feb 25, 2026
5% MOSES Biblical figure some condemned at foot of cross (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 24, 2026
5% AGAVES Desert plants (6) Thomas Joseph Feb 24, 2026
5% ENOS Son of Seth (4) Thomas Joseph Feb 23, 2026
5% GOBI Mongolian desert (4) LA Times Daily Feb 22, 2026
5% UNTO Biblical preposition (4) Newsday Feb 22, 2026

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