The study of ancestry Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue The study of ancestry . 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is GENEALOGY.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GENEALOGY The study of ancestry (9)
21% GENEALOGICAL Genial ace, busy maintaining record relating to study of ancestry (12)
4% DESCENT Ancestry (7) The Telegraph Quick Nov 14, 2025
3% OPHTHALMOLOGY Study and treatment of the eye (13) The Telegraph Quick Nov 16, 2025
3% LEGALCODE Attorney's study (9) Wall Street Journal Nov 8, 2025
3% METIS Canadian of mixed ancestry (5) Commuter Nov 4, 2025
3% READS Studies (5) The Telegraph Plusword Nov 4, 2025
3% OLDAGE Geriatrics study (6) Wall Street Journal Nov 1, 2025
3% ROOTS Batter Joe's ancestry? (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Oct 28, 2025
3% ARTS Fine study (4) Thomas Joseph Oct 24, 2025
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Genealogy is the study of family ancestry and history. By tracing family lines through records like birth certificates and census data, genealogists uncover connections between generations. The answer "GENEALOGY" fits perfectly with the clue, capturing the essence of exploring one's familial roots.