The crossword solution for the term Preacher Gantry is Elmer, which is a five-letter word. Elmer is a common given name of English origin, derived from the Old English words æþel, meaning noble, and maere, meaning famous. The name was popularized in the 19th century by the character Elmer Gantry, a preacher in the novel of the same name by Sinclair Lewis. Elmer Gantry is a satirical look at the hypocrisy of organized religion, and the character has become a symbol of religious charlatanism.