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The Clue

Certain cleric (4 letter answer)

The Answer

IMAM

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Notes

The answer IMAM is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.

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Definition

IMAM as a noun:

1. (imam, imaum) = (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide