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a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the dead body of Jesus
Michelangelo: Florentine sculptor and painter and architect; one of the outstanding figures of the Renaissance (1475-1564)
Sculpture: a three-dimensional work of plastic art
Peter: disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
Basilica: an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges
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Whopper's smaller relative
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Wood splitter, perhaps
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Tomato plant, e.g.
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"Check your phone later"
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Certain toothed whale
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Lackey
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The Fever, for one
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Satellite ___
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It may have runners
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The Devil
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Stick (out)
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Snares
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Ever so slightly
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"Mm-mmm!"
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Actress Vardalos
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Cheer at a flamenco performance
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Bad blood
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Straighten
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Mathematician Lovelace whose first name is a palindrome
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Stretched tight
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City featured in local ads?
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Mensch
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Barrels toward
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Bad times
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"Everything's fine"
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"Fine"
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Dramatic sagas
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Like some home repairs, briefly
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Classic slow cooker meal
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Start to drip, as ice cream
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Pair worn on a lift
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"Go no farther!"
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"OTOH ..."
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Michelangelo sculpture in St. Peter's Basilica Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 5-letter answer to "Michelangelo sculpture in St. Peter's Basilica" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Michelangelo sculpture in St. Peter's Basilica" crossword clue is PIETA . This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Universal puzzle.
Which crossword used "Michelangelo sculpture in St. Peter's Basilica" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Universal puzzle on November 2, 2025 . Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of PIETA?
The word PIETA means: a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the dead body of Jesus. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Michelangelo sculpture in St. Peter's Basilica".