The Clue
Give benediction (5 letter answer)
The Answer
BLESS
Tags
Notes
The answer BLESS is common and appears about once every 200 puzzles.
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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