How many letters does the top answer for “irish abbess; a patron saint of ireland (453-523)” have?

The most common answer is bridget (7 letters).

Crossword clue: irish abbess; a patron saint of ireland (453-523)

2 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

bridget 7 letters wn-def

Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)

brigid 6 letters wn-def

Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)