Clues for the word "ABSOLUTION"
We've had 18 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 21 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Cryptic crossword on February 05, 2025.
Definition of absolution
- n. - An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
- n. - An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring and accused person innocent.
- n. - The exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent are forgiven.
- n. - An absolving from ecclesiastical penalties, -- for example, excommunication.
- n. - The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
- n. - Delivery, in speech.
Referring Clues
- Washing ritual incorporates true forgiveness (10)
- Giving ___
- Forgiveness
- '03 Muse album
- Pardon thus in purifying act
- Thus, in washing, get forgiveness
- Release, in consequence, in washing
- Washing over - consequently gain forgiveness
- Sailor has explanation for forgiveness
- Sailor's explanation for acquittal
- A bishop has the answer - forgiveness
- Release sailor - there you have it!
- Forgiveness for sailor's answer
- Pardon given by a bishop is the answer
- Sailor with answer to priest's forgiveness
- So into cleaning and clearing!
- Forgiveness for a second-rate answer
- Get-ripped-quick scheme for the midriff?
Last Seen In
- Daily Cryptic - February 05, 2025
- Daily American - August 21, 2023
- Daily Cryptic - February 05, 2023
- Daily American - August 21, 2017
- LA Times - November 24, 2016
- Rock n Roll Crossword - May 17, 2015
- Guardian Quiptic - March 30, 2015
- Guardian Quick - March 24, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - September 10, 2014
- Guardian Cryptic - June 30, 2014
- Guardian Prize - March 09, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - August 16, 2011
- Guardian Quiptic - August 01, 2011
- Guardian Quiptic - January 24, 2011
- Thinks Daily - January 21, 2011
- New York Sun - November 24, 2006
- Guardian Cryptic - January 04, 2006
- Guardian Cryptic - November 03, 2004
- Guardian Cryptic - June 01, 2004
- Guardian Cryptic - April 07, 2003
- Guardian Cryptic - November 20, 2002