Why was red thorn used at poet's christening? — Crossword Clue
Stuck on the 5–letter crossword clue “Why was red thorn used at poet's christening?”? This page covers its appearance in Guardian Cryptic on 13th Jan 2005. You can reveal the answer at your pace — one letter at a time or the whole word in one go. We also provide helpful extras where available: an AI-generated hint, a dictionary definition, other clues that share the same answer, and a jumbled-letters view for quick anagramming.
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The answer to “Why was red thorn used at poet's christening?” is HENRY (5 letters).
We last saw “Why was red thorn used at poet's christening?” in Guardian Cryptic on 13th Jan 2005.
The 5-letter answer for “Why was red thorn used at poet's christening?” is HENRY.
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