The clue "Formal" last appeared in the New York Times crossword on March 19, 2023. The correct answer for this puzzle is "DRESSY", a 6-letter word.
Solution DRESSY is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution DRESSY is 6 letters long. We have 35 further solutions of the same word length.
There are 379 solutions. The longest is BACCALAUREATE SERVICE with 20 letters, and the shortest is APT with 3 letters.
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| Officially recognised (6) | |
| Official dance (6) | |
| Official, solemn (6) | |
| White-tie event (6) | |
| Suitable for a ceremonial occasion (6) | |
| Kind of gown (6) | |