The Clue
Pontifical English poet? (4 letter answer)
The Answer
POPE
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Notes
The answer POPE is common and appears about once every 200 puzzles.
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Definition
POPE as a noun:
1. (pope, Catholic Pope, Roman Catholic Pope, pontiff, Holy Father, Vicar of Christ, Bishop of Rome) = the head of the Roman Catholic Church
2. (Pope, Alexander Pope) = English poet and satirist (1688-1744)