The Clue
Father of Judaism (7 letter answer)
The Answer
ABRAHAM
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Notes
The answer ABRAHAM is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
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Definition
ABRAHAM as a noun:
1. (Abraham, Ibrahim) = the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son; "Judaism, Christianity, and Islam each has a special claim on Abraham"