The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ANOINTS which also is the latest solution we found used in Newsday in 2012.
Officially designates crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| ANOINTS | 100 % | 7 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Officially designates
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- accredit
 - anoint
 - counter
 - laureate
 - liberty
 - record
 - register
 - registered
 - sit
 - standard time
 - trademark
 - anoints
 
Crossword Answer definitions
ANOINTS verb- To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
 - To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.
 - To choose or nominate somebody for a leading or otherwise important position, especially formally or officially, or as an intended successor.
 - To mark somebody as an official ruler, especially a king or queen, as a part of a religious ceremony.
 
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