Formal ceremony Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, May 12, 2025 · 55-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between November 2004 and May 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 12, 2025 · 55-Down · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
an established ceremony prescribed by a religion; "the rite of baptism"
noun
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View all clues with this answer- Bar mitzvah or confirmation
New York Times · Tuesday, November 11, 2025 · 4 letters
- Bar mitzvah, e.g.
New York Times · Monday, October 13, 2025 · 4 letters
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New York Times · Saturday, December 21, 2024 · 4 letters
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New York Times · Wednesday, February 28, 2024 · 4 letters
- Baptism, e.g.
New York Times · Wednesday, November 15, 2023 · 4 letters
- Marriage, e.g.
New York Times · Tuesday, August 29, 2023 · 4 letters
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New York Times · Friday, May 13, 2022 · 4 letters
- Confirmation or quinceañera
New York Times · Wednesday, December 29, 2021 · 4 letters
- Quinceañera, e.g.
New York Times · Sunday, April 11, 2021 · 4 letters
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