Crossword answer · 5 letters
Abbot definition and meaning
AB-uht · noun
ABBOT
What does Abbot mean?
An abbot is the male head of an abbey or monastery.
What does ABBOT mean in a crossword?
ABBOT answers the reviewed clue “Leader of a monastery.” The institution and leadership role identify a specific religious title.
Why is ABBOT useful to learn?
ABBOT is useful to learn because this reviewed clue depends on straight definition, exact grammar, and a 5-letter grid entry.
Common clue patterns
- Leader of a monastery
- Use the five-letter title for the male head of an abbey.
- 5-letter straight definition answer confirmed by crossings
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
ABBOT is the five-letter title for a monastery's male leader. The clue requests the office, not a personal name. Other clues may use a different sense, so solvers should confirm the grammar, source context, answer length, and crossing letters.