Electee in a conclave Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Electee in a conclave” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of February 15, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026
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POPE is the answer to “Electee in a conclave”. It means the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
The head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: OPEP.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “"Da ___" (nickname for a world-famous Chicagoan)”.
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- 11. Dine Brands subsidiary4 letters, starts with IIHOP
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- 19. Ye ___ Shoppe4 letters, starts with OOLDE
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- 26. Treated with heat8 letters, starts with AANNEALED
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- 41. Relaxed, as privates6 letters, starts with AATEASE
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- 48. Vast majority4 letters, starts with BBULK
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Down
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Questions
What is the answer to “Electee in a conclave”?
POPE, 4 letters: the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
When was “Electee in a conclave” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of February 15, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with P.