“Formally picks” crossword clue
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•••••••ANOINTS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ANOINTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Formally picks”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 22, 2025, where it runs at 45 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 22, 2025 grid26DFresh starts6 ltrs›35DMoths do it4 ltrs›38D"True Lies" director James7 ltrs›39DBob Marley song in the Grammy Hall of Fame7 ltrs›40D*Ubiquitously [Korea]7 ltrs›46DFigs.3 ltrs›47DNot deviating from6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 22, 20251AIt burns4 ltrs›5AWith 11-Down and 58-Across, aphorism about the effect of sudden wealth … or a hint to the answers to the starred clues5 ltrs›10ACulmination4 ltrs›14AOpposite of 1-Across4 ltrs›15ACame to be5 ltrs›16AJackson who won 11 N.B.A. championships as head coach4 ltrs›17A*Be brave and proud [Iran]10 ltrs›19AFramed item4 ltrs›
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