The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word LINEAL which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2022.
Of direct descent crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LINEAL | 100 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Of direct descent
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- lineal
- lineage
- oblique
- degree
- genealogy
- bloodline
- directing
- directionally
- fall line
- hashemite
- indirect
- stock
Crossword Answer definitions
LINEAL adjective- (family) Of a family relationship that includes mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, grandparents, grandchildren, etc., but not siblings; as opposed to collateral.
- Inheriting by direct descent; having the right by direct descent to succeed (to).
- Composed of lines; delineated.
- In the direction of a line; of a line; of or relating to a line; measured on, or ascertained by, a line; linear.
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