Council of the clergy Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Council of the clergy" leads to the answer "SYNOD" for several reasons:

1. Council Definition: A council is a group of people brought together to discuss and decide on important matters.
2. Clergy: Refers to the body of people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church.
3. Synod: A synod is an assembly such as a council or a legislative body, especially the general council of the Eastern Orthodox Church or Roman Catholic Church. It typically consists of clergy members and other religious officials who convene to discuss and make decisions on ecclesiastical matters.

Therefore, given that the clue mentions a gathering of religious authorities specifically, the answer "SYNOD" fits perfectly as it signifies a council of clergy members who come together to deliberate on religious affairs.

Definition of "SYNOD"

an assembly of the clergy and sometimes also the laity in a diocese or other division of a particular Church

Example :

the deanery synod

 The Crossword clue "Council of the clergy" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Guardian Quick	22 February 2019	SYNOD
The Guardian	12 December 2013	SYNOD