The Clue
Early mystic (6 letter answer)
The Answer
ESSENE
Tags
Notes
The answer ESSENE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 140 puzzles.
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Definition
ESSENE as a noun:
1. a member of an ascetic Jewish sect around the time of Jesus
ESSENE as an adjective:
1. said of or relating to the Essenes