Believer in a deity Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Believer in a deity" and the answer is "THEIST". This answer is correct because it accurately represents a person who believes in the existence of a deity or deities. Here's an explanation of why this clue has this answer:

1. Believer: The clue starts with the word "believer," indicating that we are looking for someone who holds a particular belief.
2. In a deity: The phrase "in a deity" provides further context, specifying that the belief is in a higher power or divine being.
3. Theist: When we combine the two parts of the clue, we get the term "theist," which refers to an individual who believes in the existence of one or more deities.

The answer "THEIST" perfectly matches the given clue as it accurately describes a person who believes in a deity. Crossword clues often require deductive reasoning and a strong understanding of vocabulary, and in this case, the answer can be inferred by combining the clues provided. The term "theist" is commonly used to describe those who hold religious or spiritual beliefs in the existence of a higher power, making it the most suitable answer for the given clue.

Definition of "THEIST"

a person who believes in the existence of a god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe

Example :

I am a hardcore theist and the person most close to me is my God

most atheists were were raised in a theist tradition

 The Crossword clue "Believer in a deity" published 4 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Washington Post Sunday	24 July 2022	THEIST
Universal	31 October 2019	THEIST
Jonesin	28 February 2017	THEIST