Pope's not prepared to defer (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% POSTPONE Pope's not prepared to defer (8) (8) Puzzler Cryptic May 8, 2026
71% DELAY Defer (5) The Telegraph Quick Jul 8, 2026
59% MEN Pope's priests (3) Newsday Jul 30, 2026
56% IRA Tax-deferred plan: Abbr. (3)
56% JOHN One of 21 popes (4) New York Times Jul 11, 2026
56% READY Prepared (5) The Telegraph Mini Jul 7, 2026
53% EDIT Prepare to publish (4) LA Times Daily Aug 3, 2026
53% CONCLAVE Meeting to elect a new pope (8) Universal Aug 1, 2026
53% PIUS Name chosen by twelve popes (4) Wall Street Journal Jul 28, 2026
53% POSE Prepare for a photo (4)

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