The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word NAMING , but the solution may also be APPOINTING which is one of the most recent solution (1969 in New York Times).
Designating crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| NAMING | 33 % | 6 |
| LABELING | 33 % | 8 |
| APPOINTING | 33 % | 10 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Designating
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- denominate
- specify
- assign
- destine
- depute
- delegate
- fate
- incoming
- intend
- doom
- appoint
- appointed
Crossword Answer definitions
NAMING verb- (ditransitive) To give a name to.
- To mention, specify.
- To identify as relevant or important
- To publicly implicate.
- To designate for a role.
- (Westminster system politics) To initiate a process to temporarily remove a member of parliament who is breaking the rules of conduct.
- The process of giving names to things.
- A ritual or ceremony in which a person's name is given or announced.
- Giving a name to a person or thing.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result NAMING
- Christening
- Dubbing
- Giving a title to
- Pet buyer's responsibility
- Identifying
- Making appointments
- Specifying
- Denominating.
- Part of ship's launching ceremony.
- Nominating.