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Abstruse Crossword Clue

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We think the answer is "ESOTERIC" which means:

    adjective
  • • Confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle
  • noun
  • • An esoteric doctrine or treatise; esoteric philosophy.
  • • One who believes, or is an initiate, in esoteric doctrines or rites.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He had a deep understanding of esoteric religious practices."
  • • "The philosopher wrote extensively about esoteric theories of knowledge."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick20 Sep 2022 Down 12
The Guardian Speedy27 Nov 2016 Across 3
The Guardian Speedy09 Jan 2005 Down 13
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