The Clue
Language studied at a yeshiva (6 letter answer)
The Answer
HEBREW
Tags
Notes
The answer HEBREW is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
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Definition
HEBREW as a noun:
1. the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
2. (Jew, Hebrew, Israelite) = a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
HEBREW as an adjective:
1. (Hebraic, Hebraical, Hebrew) = of or relating to or characteristic of the Hebrews; "the old Hebrew prophets"
2. (Hebraic, Hebraical, Hebrew) = of or relating to the language of the Hebrews; "Hebrew vowels"