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Ordain Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ANOINT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer is "ANOINT" which means:

    verb
  • • Choose by or as if by divine intervention
  • • Administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The priest anointed the baby with holy oil during the baptism."
  • • "The coach anointed the star player as the team captain."

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Source #Number Answer
New York Times24 May 2020 Across 111
New York Times19 Apr 2009 Across 117
New York Times14 May 1995 Down 10
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