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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% | SIX Half dozen | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Oct 29, 2026 |
| 3% | LEO Name chosen by the first American-born pope | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 3% | LEOIV Pope before Benedict III | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Oct 13, 2026 |
| 3% | FRANCIS Pope before Leo XIV | (7) | Universal | Oct 7, 2026 |
| 3% | EGG One of a dozen in a supermarket | (3) | ||
| 3% | HIS ___ Holiness the Pope | (3) | ||
| 3% | PAPAL Of the pope (5) | (5) | Mirror Classic | Sep 9, 2026 |
| 3% | TWELVEPACK A dozen wolves? | (10) | Premier Sunday | Aug 23, 2026 |
| 3% | DIME A ___ a dozen (very common) | (4) |
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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.