The Clue
Consecrated (5 letter answer)
The Answer
BLEST
Tags
Notes
The answer BLEST is uncommon, appearing about once every 475 puzzles.
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Endowed (with)
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Supremely favored
Fortunate, old-style
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Definition
BLESS as a verb:
1. give a benediction to; "The dying man blessed his son"
2. confer prosperity or happiness on
3. (bless, sign) = make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
4. (consecrate, bless, hallow, sanctify) = render holy by means of religious rites
BLEST as an adjective:
1. (blessed, blest) = highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace); "our blessed land"; "the blessed assurance of a steady income"