Element of initiation ceremony in days gone by Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ONCE Element of initiation ceremony in days gone by (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 7, 2016
3% POMP Ceremony (4) New York Times Dec 18, 2025
3% ELOPE Skip a ceremony (5) Thomas Joseph Dec 13, 2025
3% RITUAL Ceremonial act (6) Universal Dec 12, 2025
3% RITE Formal ceremony (4) Newsday Dec 10, 2025
3% RITES Religious ceremonies (5) New York Times Dec 8, 2025
3% BRIS Jewish ceremony performed eight days after birth (4) New York Times Nov 26, 2025
3% HEADDRESS Ceremonial topper (9) Thomas Joseph Nov 15, 2025
3% AGO Gone (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 30, 2025
2% BAPTISM Religious ceremony (7) (7) The Guardian Quick Dec 15, 2025

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