Anointment Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	97%	7		Exact Match!
	noun • excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm • smug self-serving earnestness • semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation • anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
	90%	9		Religious ritual of applying oil to someone's head or body
	noun • the act of applying oil or an oily liquid
	90%	12		Act of dedicating or setting apart for a sacred purpose
	noun • a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal) • (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God

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New York Times21 Feb 2021	Down 87
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