The Clue
Role in "The Sign of the Cross" (4 letter answer)
The Answer
NERO
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Notes
The answer NERO is very common and appears about once every 40 puzzles.
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Definition
NERO as a noun:
1. (Nero, Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus, Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) = Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)