The Clue
First four N.T. books (6 letter answer)
The Answer
GOSPEL
Tags
Notes
The answer GOSPEL is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
GOSPEL as a noun:
1. (Gospel, Gospels, evangel) = the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
2. (gospel, gospel truth) = an unquestionable truth; "his word was gospel"
3. (gospel, gospel singing) = folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul)
4. (religious doctrine, church doctrine, gospel, creed) = the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
5. a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance; "Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed"