Clergyman who could keep the king in check (6) Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BISHOP Clergyman who could keep the king in check (6) (6)
6% PAYEE One who cashes a check (5)
6% CREDITS King checks and changes roll of film (7) The Times Cryptic Dec 26, 2025
6% REV Clergyman, for short (3)
5% CURBED Kept in check (6) Universal Feb 24, 2026
5% OVERSEE Keep an eye on (7) LA Times Daily Feb 22, 2026
5% DOGSAT Spot-checked? (6) Newsday Feb 21, 2026
5% CARE Keeping attention (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 19, 2026
5% VET Check out (3) LA Times Daily Feb 18, 2026
5% ARO Person who may prefer to keep it platonic, for short (3) Universal Feb 18, 2026
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