Confer Priesthood Upon Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ORDAIN which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ORDAIN

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	34%	13		To confer sacerdotal functions upon; to qualify for the priesthood, like a priest.
3	33%	7		Glorify - confer honour upon

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ORDAIN" which means:

verb

• Order by virtue of superior authority; decree
• Appoint to a clerical posts
• Invest with ministerial or priestly authority
• Issue an order

An example sentence would be:

• "The minister will ordain new priests next week."
• "The bishop has the authority to ordain deacons."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times04 Jun 1981	Down 16
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