Designate Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Designate?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Designate is TAP. Other possible answers include NAME, ALLOT, ASSIGN, EARMARK, ANOINT, APPOINT, assigned, assigning, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Designate?

We have found 57 possible answers for the crossword clue Designate.

Q: What is another word for Designate?

We list 51 synonyms related to Designate. Common alternatives include DOOM, FATE, SHOW, DOOMS.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Designate?

Clues like Designate often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sunday Telegraph, The Independent, The Guardian Quiptic, The Guardian Genius, Daily Express, among others.

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These include 7 published crossword answers plus related synonyms.

Crossword clue last updated: 13/05/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

appointed but not yet installed in office .

Hint 2: Synonyms

TAP, NAME, DOOM

Hint 3: Best answers

TAP, NAME, ALLOT

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Best answers for Designate

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All 57 answers for Designate

Designate with 3 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
TAP	3

Designate with 4 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
NAME	4
DOOM	4
FATE	4
SHOW	4

Designate with 5 letters (7)

Answer	Letters
ALLOT	5
DOOMS	5
FATED	5
FATES	5
POINT	5
SHOWN	5
SHOWS	5

Designate with 6 letters (7)

Answer	Letters
ASSIGN	6
ANOINT	6
DEPUTE	6
DOOMED	6
FATING	6
INTEND	6
POINTS	6

Designate with 7 letters (11)

Answer	Letters
EARMARK	7
APPOINT	7
ASSIGNS	7
DEPUTED	7
DEPUTES	7
DESTINE	7
DOOMING	7

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INTENDS	7
POINTED	7
SHOWING	7
SPECIFY	7

Designate with 8 letters (8)

Answer	Letters
ASSIGNED	8
DELEGATE	8
DEPUTING	8
DESTINED	8
DESTINES	8
INDICATE	8
INTENDED	8
POINTING	8

Designate with 9 letters (9)

Answer	Letters
ASSIGNING	9
DELEGATED	9
DELEGATES	9
DESTINING	9
INDICATED	9
INDICATES	9
INTENDING	9

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SPECIFIED	9
SPECIFIES	9

Designate with 10 letters (6)

Answer	Letters
DELEGATING	10
DENOMINATE	10
DESIGNATED	10
DESIGNATES	10
INDICATING	10
SPECIFYING	10

Designate with 11 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
DENOMINATED	11
DENOMINATES	11
DESIGNATING	11

Designate with 12 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
DENOMINATING	12

Synonyms for Designate

We found 51 synonyms.

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DENOMINATING

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What's the best solution for Designate?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Designate is TAP. Other possible answers include NAME, ALLOT, ASSIGN, EARMARK, ANOINT, APPOINT, assigned, assigning, among others.

How many solutions are there for Designate?

We have found 57 possible answers for the crossword clue Designate.

How do I find a solution for Designate?

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What is another word for Designate?

We list 51 synonyms related to Designate. Common alternatives include DOOM, FATE, SHOW, DOOMS.

Which crosswords feature clues like Designate?

Clues like Designate often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sunday Telegraph, The Independent, The Guardian Quiptic, The Guardian Genius, Daily Express, among others.

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