The Clue
Hallowed (5 letter answer)
The Answer
BLEST
Tags
Notes
The answer BLEST is uncommon, appearing about once every 475 puzzles.
Related Clues
"___ Be the Tie That Binds" (hymn title)
Fortunate, old-style
"This patriarch ___": Milton
Like a friar's food
Supremely favored
Most Suave
Gave a benediction
Made holy
Enjoying happiness
Sanctified
Consecrated
Favored by God
Endowed (with)
"___ Be the Tie That Binds" (Christian hymn)
Beatified
Holy
Fortunate
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"