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Theyre A Formality Crossword Clue

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noun

• an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

• any customary observance or practice

22%11 Done as a formality only
adjective satellite

• hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

• done or produced as a formality only

22%11 Hostly formality
noun

• a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

• a tempting allurement

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New York Times25 May 1996 Across 43
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