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The Clue
Clerical clipping (7 letter answer)
The Answer
TONSURE
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Notes
The answer TONSURE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Clipping of a sort
Haircut for a fra
Monastic haircut
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Ritual shaving of the head
Shaving of a monk's head
St. Francis' shaven crown
Definition
TONSURE as a noun:
1. the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head
2. shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order
TONSURE as a verb:
1. shave the head of a newly inducted monk