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Give a formal speech Crossword Clue
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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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | CEDE Formally give | (4) | USA Today | Sep 16, 2026 |
| 3% | SERMON Pastor's speech | (6) | Commuter | Oct 21, 2026 |
| 3% | RITES Formal ceremonies | (5) | Newsday | Oct 20, 2026 |
| 3% | IDIOM Figure of speech | (5) | Newsday | Oct 20, 2026 |
| 3% | MERE "A __ formality" | (4) | LA Times Daily | Oct 19, 2026 |
| 3% | ABNEGATE Formally renounce | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 19, 2026 |
| 3% | PERIWIG Formal hairpiece | (7) | The Times Concise | Oct 16, 2026 |
| 3% | ORDAINS Formally decrees | (7) | LA Times Daily | Oct 16, 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.