The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word OBLATE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Almost spherical in shape crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| OBLATE | 100 % | 6 |
Why may OBLATE be the right solution?
The word "oblate" means flattened or elongated at the poles, which is the opposite of being perfectly spherical. Therefore, "oblate" is the right answer for something that is almost spherical in shape.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Almost spherical in shape
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Crossword Answer definitions
OBLATE noun- A person dedicated to a life of religion or monasticism, especially a member of an order without religious vows or a lay member of a religious community.
- A child given up by its parents into the keeping or dedication of a religious order or house.
- Flattened or depressed at the poles.
- To offer as either a gift or an oblation.
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