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Name of a dozen popes Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Name of a dozen popes last seen in Universal 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 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 |
| 3% | MOS Cal. dozen | (3) | Wall Street Journal | May 23, 2026 |
| 3% | PAULI First of six popes | (5) | Newsday | May 21, 2026 |
| 3% | ADRIAN Name taken by the only English pope (6) | (6) | The Sun Mini | May 19, 2026 |
| 3% | LABORS Dozen for Hercules | (6) | Thomas Joseph | May 15, 2026 |
| 3% | LEOI Name of a pope and a Roman emperor whose terms of leadership overlapped | (4) | New York Times | May 9, 2026 |
| 3% | POSTPONE Pope's not prepared to defer (8) | (8) | Puzzler Cryptic | May 8, 2026 |
| 3% | ARE "There ___ dozens of us!" | (3) | USA Today | May 7, 2026 |
| 3% | PONTIFF Pope (7) | (7) | The Guardian Quick | May 4, 2026 |
| 3% | ROMANCATHOLIC Follower of the Pope | (13) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Apr 30, 2026 |
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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.