Forbid authoritatively. Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Forbid authoritatively. . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BAN.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BAN Forbid authoritatively. (3)
7% FIAT Authoritative order (4) Eugene Sheffer Sep 15, 2025
7% DEBAR Forbid; beard (anag.) (5) The Telegraph Mini Aug 25, 2025
7% SAYSO Authoritative approval (5) New York Times Mini Jul 20, 2025
7% BOSSES Is overly authoritative (6) Newsday Jul 19, 2025
7% THEHORSESMOUTH Authoritative source (14) Newsday Jul 6, 2025
7% MANDATE An authoritative order (7)
6% ODOUR Job centre forbidding perfume (5) The Times Sunday Cryptic Aug 31, 2025
6% BARN Forbid redhead entering granary (4) (4) Puzzler Cryptic Aug 19, 2025
6% HIPSTER Trendy joint forbidding closing early (7) The Times Cryptic Aug 2, 2025
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In this clue, "Forbid authoritatively" is a description that hints at a strong, official prohibition. The answer, "BAN," succinctly captures the essence of this action, indicating a formal restriction or prohibition on something. It's a concise and powerful word often used in legal, social, or political contexts to denote a strict prohibition.