French count runs round for Holy Spirit? Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "French count runs round for Holy Spirit?" leads us to the answer "COMFORTER." Let's break down why this answer fits the clue:

1. French Count: In this context, "French count" refers to the French word for "count" which is "COMTE." This gives us a starting point for the answer.
2. Runs round: The term "runs round" suggests that we need to rearrange or manipulate the previous part of the clue, "French Count," in some way.
3. Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is often referred to as a source of comfort and guidance.

Putting these elements together, we take the French word for "count" and rearrange it to get "COMTE" which then surrounds or "runs round" the idea of the Holy Spirit, ultimately giving us the answer "COMFORTER." The answer fits the clue by cleverly combining wordplay with the intended meaning of the Holy Spirit as a comforting presence.

Definition of "COMFORTER"

a person or thing that provides consolation

Example :

he is friend, comforter, and guardian

a cup of tea was our universal cure-all and comforter

 The Crossword clue "French count runs round for Holy Spirit?" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	10 January 2018	COMFORTER