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Anoint Formerly Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ANELE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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236%9 To anoint with a medicinal lotion
336%6 To bless or anoint with oil

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We think the answer is "ANELE" which means:

    verb
  • • Administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing

An example sentence would be:

  • • "I have never heard of an anele before."
  • • "The anele had a strong, pleasant aroma."

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New York Times12 Oct 1987 Down 10
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