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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 |
| 44% | ORATES Gives a formal speech | (6) | Commuter | Sep 16, 2024 |
| 4% | CEDE Formally give | (4) | USA Today | Sep 16, 2026 |
| 3% | CAPITULATE Give in | (10) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 1, 2026 |
| 3% | ASAMI Formal "Me too" | (5) | Newsday | Sep 29, 2026 |
| 3% | EDICT Formal decree | (5) | LA Times Mini | Sep 27, 2026 |
| 3% | OATH Formal promise | (4) | Newsday | Sep 27, 2026 |
| 3% | SLANG Informal speech | (5) | ||
| 3% | JARGON Drink up glass of beer first giving unintelligible speech | (6) | The Telegraph Toughie | Sep 24, 2026 |
| 3% | PRIM __ and proper (too formal) | (4) | Newsday | Sep 23, 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.