The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ANOINTED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1988.
Rubbed with oil in a rite crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ANOINTED | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Rubbed with oil in a rite
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- anointed
- stuffing
- anoint
- anointing
- unction
- unoiled
- embrocation
- rub
- grind
- grinds
- filing
- inunct
Crossword Answer definitions
ANOINTED 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.
- A person who has been anointed, especially for religious reasons
- Having undergone the process of anointing.
- Utter; thorough; eminent.
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