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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% | GROSS Twelve dozen | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 5, 2025 |
| 3% | FOUR One-third of a dozen | (4) | Newsday | Dec 3, 2025 |
| 3% | LEOI First pope to bear the same papal name as the current pope | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 29, 2025 |
| 3% | FRESHEGGS Farmer's dozen | (9) | LA Times Daily | Nov 22, 2025 |
| 3% | NINE Three-quarters of a dozen | (4) | Newsday | Nov 19, 2025 |
| 3% | COPE Deal with difficulty (rhymes with "pope") | (4) | ||
| 3% | HIS ___ Holiness the Pope | (3) | ||
| 3% | ROSES Dozen for one's valentine | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 8, 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.