FORMAL Crossword Clue & Answer

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Definition of Formal

characteristic of or befitting a person in authority; "formal duties"; "an official banquet"; logically deductive; "formal proof"

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Clue	Answers

formality	135
formalist	32
formalistic	31
Formal wear	16
formal agreement	13
formal dress	12
A PERSON WHO PAYS MORE ATTENTION TO FORMAL RULES AND BOOK LEARNING THAN THEY MERIT	11
DECLINE FORMALLY OR POLITELY	11
AN ISSUE THAT IS PRESENTED FOR FORMAL DISPUTATION	11
ADDRESS, IN A STYLE LESS FORMAL THAN A DEDICATION	11
A SHAWL, ESPECIALLY ONE WORN FORMALLY OVER A PARTY DRESS OR BALLGOWN	11
A FORMAL DOCUMENT CHARGING A PUBLIC OFFICIAL WITH MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE	11
A FORMAL OR OFFICIAL EXAMINATION	11
A FORMAL OR AUTHORITATIVE ADDRESS THAT ADVISES OR EXHORTS	11
A FORMAL EXPRESSION OF PRAISE FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS DIED RECENTLY	11
A FORMAL EXPRESSION OF ESTEEM	11
A FORMAL DOCUMENT WRITTEN FOR A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY CHARGING A PERSON WITH SOME OFFENSE	11
A FORMAL ACCUSATION AGAINST SOMEBODY	11
A FORMAL RELIGIOUS CEREMONY CONFERRING A SPECIFIC GRACE ON THOSE WHO RECEIVE IT	11
A BEGINNING THAT RELAXES A TENSE OR FORMAL ATMOSPHERE	11

‘FORMAL’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘FORMAL’ is the solution:

Clue	Answer

Officially recognised (6)	Formal
Official dance (6)
Official, solemn (6)
White-tie event (6)
Suitable for a ceremonial occasion (6)
Kind of gown (6)