Crossword Genius

Sinful Simon (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

magus

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'sinful simon' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for magus that I've seen before include "Priest" , "Wizard" , "astrologer" , "Guru" , "Sorcerer" .)

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