Crossword clue: a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

The most common answer is monastic (8 letters).

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monastic 8 letters wn-def

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

monk 4 letters wn-def

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work