Give a formal speech Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Give a formal speech last seen in New York Times puzzle. 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ORATE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ORATE Give a formal speech (5) New York Times Jul 27, 2026
43% ORATES Gives a formal speech (6) Commuter Sep 16, 2024
4% ADDRESS Formal speech (7) New York Times May 2, 2026
3% IDIOMS Figures of speech (6) Eugene Sheffer Aug 21, 2026
3% RECITAL Formal narration (7) Commuter Aug 20, 2026
3% TIE Formal neckwear (3)
3% RELENT Give in (6) USA Today Aug 13, 2026
3% ORATED Gave a speech (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 9, 2026
3% STIFFLY With strict formality (7) Newsday Aug 8, 2026
3% ADMIT Give in to? (5) Newsday Aug 8, 2026

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To "give a formal speech" is to ORATE. In crossword puzzles, "formal speech" hints at a structured, public address, making ORATE the fitting term for this action. It's a concise way to describe speaking formally.