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The Clue

Formalities (5 letter answer)

The Answer

RITES

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Notes

The answer RITES is common and appears about once every 225 puzzles.

Related Clues

Ceremonies
Confirmation, etc.
Last ___
Liturgies
Marriage ___
Observances
Sacrificial ___
Baptism and bris
Baptism and confirmation
Baptism and marriage
Baptism and others
Ceremonial acts
Church services
Devotional ceremonies
Formal customs
Holy services
Liturgical forms
Marriage and confirmation
Marriage and others
Priests' duties
Religious observances
Solemn procedures
Standard practices
Baptism and bar mitzvah
Bar and bas mitzvah
Ceremonies that sound correct
Matrimony, bar mitzvah, etc.
They're custom-made
Practices that can't be wrong

Definition

RITE as a noun:

1. (rite, religious rite) = an established ceremony prescribed by a religion; "the rite of baptism"
2. (ritual, rite) = any customary observance or practice