Period of abstinence before Easter Crossword Clue

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Period of abstinence before Easter Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ABSTINENCE (noun)
1. the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
2. act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
PERIOD (noun)
1. an amount of time
2. the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause

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42. Totally over it

44. Layer, as of a wedding cake

46. More than just look at

47. Causes for concern on roofs in the winter

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