Crossword clue

“Ritually designate”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersSeen 2 times
ANOINT
Letters6
Starts withA
Ends withT
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Ritually designate” ran in the Newsday Crossword on December 18, 2025 as Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Ritually designate” clue?+

The answer is ANOINT (6 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of December 18, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on December 18, 2025.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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