Church official Crossword Clue

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ELDER

(5 letters)

DEAN

(4 letters)

DEACON

(6 letters)

VERGER

(6 letters)

CLERIC

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
2. (Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

OFFICIAL (adjective)
1. conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline
2. having official authority or sanction
OFFICIAL (noun)
1. a worker who holds or is invested with an office
2. someone who administers the rules of a game or sport
CHURCH (noun)
1. a service conducted in a house of worship
2. a place for public (especially Christian) worship
CHURCH (verb)
1. perform a special church rite or service for

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ELDER
(5 letters)
DEAN
(4 letters)
DEACON
(6 letters)
VERGER
(6 letters)
CLERIC
(6 letters)

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