The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SANCTION which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1959.
Lend approval to crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SANCTION | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Lend approval to
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- sanction
- back
- clap
- credit
- credited
- credits
- grace
- hand
- handing
- support
- hear
- abet
Crossword Answer definitions
SANCTION noun- An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
- A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
- A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.
- To ratify; to make valid.
- To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
- To penalize (a State etc.) with sanctions.
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