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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 USA Today 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) | USA Today | Sep 28, 2025 |
| 43% | ORATES Gives a formal speech | (6) | Commuter | Sep 16, 2024 |
| 4% | ORACY Skill in speech-giving | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 8, 2026 |
| 3% | CEDE Formally surrender, as territory | (4) | The Telegraph Mini | Apr 21, 2026 |
| 3% | BALLGOWNS Formal party dresses | (9) | Newsday | Apr 21, 2026 |
| 3% | ISSUE Children, formally | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Apr 20, 2026 |
| 3% | RITE Any formal ceremony | (4) | Newsday | Apr 20, 2026 |
| 3% | IMPROV Unprepared speech | (6) | The Atlantic | Apr 19, 2026 |
| 3% | ORATION Formal address | (7) | Puzzler Backwords | Apr 16, 2026 |
| 3% | DRESSSUIT Formal evening attire | (9) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Apr 13, 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.