The Clue
Bartholomew, for one (7 letter answer)
The Answer
APOSTLE
Tags
Notes
The answer APOSTLE is uncommon, appearing about once every 575 puzzles.
Related Clues
Asch's "The ___"
Follower
Jude, for one
Mark, for one
Matthew, for one
Bartholomew or Simon
Doubting Thomas, for one
Early Christian
John or Andrew
John or James
Peter or James
Peter or John
Peter or Paul
"The ___," by Sholem Asch
One of 12 in the New Testament
Figure in a Leonardo mural
James or James, e.g.
Last Supper attendee
Last Supper guest
Mormon Church official
Peter or Paul, but not Mary
Definition
APOSTLE as a noun:
1. an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform; "an apostle of revolution"
2. (Apostle, Apostelic Father) = any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people
3. (New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel