Better Than ___ (band with the 1995 hit “Good”) Crossword Clue

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Better Than ___ (band with the 1995 hit “Good”) Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an Old Testament book telling of a rabbi’s efforts in the 5th century BC to reconstitute Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem after the Babylonian Captivity
2. a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BETTER (adjective)
1. (comparative and superlative of `well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
2. (comparative of `good’) changed for the better in health or fitness
BETTER (adverb)
1. from a position of superiority or authority
BETTER (verb)
1. surpass in excellence
2. get better
BETTER (noun)
1. someone who bets
2. a superior person having claim to precedence
BAND (noun)
1. an unofficial association of people or groups
2. a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure
BAND (verb)
1. attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify
2. bind or tie together, as with a band

Hint 3: Anagram

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1. Declare to be the culprit

2. Guest of a guest

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4. Tater ___

5. In an affectionate way

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50. Raise as sails

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