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Name of a dozen popes Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Name of a dozen popes . 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PIUS.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PIUS Name of a dozen popes | (4) | ||
| 4% | URBAN Name of eight popes | (5) | New York Times | Nov 1, 2025 |
| 3% | ROSES Dozen for one's valentine | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 8, 2025 |
| 3% | EGGS Baker's dozen? | (4) | ||
| 3% | VIA Half a dozen finding a way (3) | (3) | Puzzler Cryptic | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 3% | CATHOLIC Pope Leo XIV, notably | (8) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 23, 2025 |
| 3% | PIUSI First of 12 popes whose names make them sound devout | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 3% | THIRTEEN Baker's dozen | (8) | Newsday | Oct 19, 2025 |
| 3% | ELEVEN Nearly a dozen (6) | (6) | The Guardian Quick | Sep 22, 2025 |
| 3% | SIX Half a dozen | (3) | Puzzler Backwords | Sep 18, 2025 |
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"Name of a dozen popes" is a clue that hints at a common name among several popes. In this case, "PIUS" fits the bill as it has been the name of twelve popes in the history of the Catholic Church. This answer showcases the tradition of popes adopting regnal names, often with significant historical or religious connotations.