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Name of a dozen popes Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Name of a dozen popes featured in Universal puzzle on January 20, 2026. 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) | Universal | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 4% | URBAN Name of eight popes | (5) | New York Times | Nov 1, 2025 |
| 3% | EQUAL Like six and half a dozen | (5) | Universal | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 3% | VMAS Ms. Swift's two dozen+ trophies | (4) | Newsday | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 3% | ROSES Romantic dozen | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 3% | LEOV 10th-century pope | (4) | Premier Sunday | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 3% | ENRICO Name on the cover of The Pope of Physics | (6) | Newsday | Jan 3, 2026 |
| 3% | GRO Twelve dozen, for short | (3) | ||
| 3% | SWISS Like the pope's guards | (5) | New York Times | Dec 26, 2025 |
| 3% | EGGS Grocery store dozen | (4) | USA Today | Dec 22, 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.