The Clue
Person with vows (4 letter answer)
The Answer
MONK
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Notes
The answer MONK is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.
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Definition
MONK as a noun:
1. (monk, monastic) = a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
2. (Monk, Thelonious Monk, Thelonious Sphere Monk) = United States jazz pianist who was one of the founders of the bebop style (1917-1982)