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% EZRA Time to arrest unknown Biblical figure (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 17, 2026
6% ABEL Biblical figure able to be heard? (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 16, 2026
6% SAHARA Desert (6) The Telegraph Quick Jan 16, 2026
6% LEVI Biblical third son of Jacob and Leah (4) (4) The Sun Mini Dec 31, 2025
6% ALLUDED Referred (to) (7) The Times Concise Dec 29, 2025
6% ENOS Biblical son of Seth (4) LA Times Daily Nov 8, 2025
5% GOBI Mongolian desert (4) Newsday Jan 18, 2026
5% EDEN Biblical garden (4) USA Today Jan 18, 2026
5% PHYSIQUE Figure (8) The Telegraph Quick Jan 18, 2026

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