Bishop's headdress Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Bishop's headdress that was published at Mirror quick crossword puzzle page.

Best Answer:
MITRE

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Bishop's headdress" and the answer is "MITRE". Let's break down the clue and explain why this answer fits.

  • Bishop: A bishop is a high-ranking clergy member in certain Christian denominations. They hold positions of authority within the church hierarchy.
  • Headdress: A headdress refers to any type of head covering, usually worn for ceremonial or religious purposes.

When we combine these two words, we get "Bishop's headdress," indicating that we are looking for a specific type of head covering associated with bishops.

The answer to this clue, "MITRE," is a word that perfectly matches the description. A mitre is a tall, pointed headdress, often made of cloth or adorned with decorative elements, worn by bishops in various religious traditions.

The reason why "MITRE" is the correct answer is because it fits both the definition of a bishop's headdress and the expected number of letters for the crossword puzzle. It is important to note that "MITRE" is a single word, so there is no need to consider multiple words for this answer.

In conclusion, based on the clue "Bishop's headdress," the answer "MITRE" accurately represents the specific type of head covering associated with bishops. Crossword puzzles challenge our linguistic and analytical skills by requiring us to make these connections between clues and answers.



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  • MITRE
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Definition of "MITRE"

a tall headdress worn by bishops and senior abbots as a symbol of office, tapering to a point at front and back with a deep cleft between.

Example :
  • a mitre saw
  • turn up a double hem, mitring the corners

  •  The Crossword clue "Bishop's headdress" published 86 time/s & has 3 answer/s. 
    CrosswordDateAnswer
    Mirror quick15 October 2024MITRE
    Evening Standard - Easy4 October 2024MITRE
    Mirror classic28 August 2024MITRE
    The Times Concise31 January 2023MITRE
    Metro Quick29 September 2022MITRE
    Independent.co.uk - Concise3 June 2022MITRE
    New York Times1 May 2018MITER
    Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate27 June 2017MITER
    L.A. Times Daily14 September 2015MITER
    The Guardian14 May 2015MITRE
    Newsday.com15 November 2013MITER
    USA Today21 May 2011MITER
    The Telegraph - Quick14 October 2008MITRE
    Universal23 July 2008MITER


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