Crossword clues for the word: PRELATES The word PRELATES has appeared as an answer to at least 11 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for PRELATES Showing 1 to 11 of 11 results Clue(s) "Bishops, etc." Bishops and monsignors Bishops, e.g. Church dignitaries. Church V.I.P.'s Clergymen in crowd endlessly pinching behind Clerical officials Hierarchs High clerics. Holy higher-ups Important clerics.