The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CITED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Gave credit where credit was due, say crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CITED | 100 % | 5 |
Why may CITED be the right solution?
The clue "Gave credit where credit was due, say" indicates that the answer is a word that means acknowledging a source or reference. The word "CITED" fits this description as it means to quote or refer to (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Gave credit where credit was due, say
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- trusted
- devil
- trust
- give
- chamber
- tell
- authoritative
- account
- accounting
- credited
- credits
- mouth
Crossword Answer definitions
CITED verb- To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another.
- To list the source(s) from which one took information, words or literary or verbal context.
- To summon officially or authoritatively to appear in court.
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