Earlier head of religious house Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Earlier head of religious house" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Earlier head of religious house" corresponds to the answer "PRIOR." Here's why this clue leads to the answer PRIOR:

• 1. "Earlier": In this context, "earlier" refers to a position of authority or leadership in a religious setting.
• 2. "Head of religious house": This part of the clue suggests a person who holds a position of leadership within a religious community or institution.
• 3. Combining "Earlier" and "Head of religious house" leads us to the term "PRIOR," which specifically refers to the head of a religious house such as a monastery or abbey.

Therefore, the answer "PRIOR" fits perfectly with the clue "Earlier head of religious house" as it accurately describes a respected position within a religious community.

Definition of "PRIOR"

existing or coming before in time, order, or importance

Example :

he has a prior engagement this evening

he had no juvenile record, no priors

 The Crossword clue "Earlier head of religious house" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	21 May 2022	PRIOR