Church office that may require an operation to replace? (9) Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Church office that may require an operation to replace? (9) last seen in Guardian 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ELDERSHIP.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ELDERSHIP Church office that may require an operation to replace? (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 7, 2025
7% DEACON Church officer (6) (6) Puzzler Jan 2, 2026
6% NEED Require (4) USA Today Jan 27, 2026
6% SUBLIEUTENANT Naval officer replaces unsuitable net (3,10) (13) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 26, 2026
6% RAN Operated (3) Commuter Jan 17, 2026
6% CHOIR Church organ is replaced, primarily for singers (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 14, 2026
6% USERS Operators (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 14, 2026
6% EGG What applesauce may replace in vegan baking (3) LA Times Daily Jan 8, 2026
6% NEEDS Requirements (5) Newsday Dec 29, 2025
6% USER Operator (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 24, 2025

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