Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word GODMOTHER

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What does GODMOTHER mean?

GODMOTHER noun
  1. A woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a female godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
GODMOTHER verb
  1. To act as godmother to.

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