Crossword clue
Designate crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Designate”, from 3–8 letters. The most likely answer is NAME.
All answers for “Designate”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| DUB | 3 | To give a name or nickname to |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| NAME Best match | 4 | To appoint, or to give a title to |
| TERM | 4 | To call by a given name |
| CALL | 4 | To give a name to |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| LABEL | 5 | To describe or classify as |
| STYLE | 5 | To give a title to |
| ELECT | 5 | Chosen but not yet in office |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| ASSIGN | 6 | To allot to a task or purpose |
| DENOTE | 6 | To be a sign of, or indicate |
| SELECT | 6 | To pick out |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| APPOINT | 7 | To assign to a post |
| SPECIFY | 7 | To identify clearly |
| EARMARK | 7 | To set aside for a purpose |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| NOMINATE | 8 | To put forward for a role |
| ALLOCATE | 8 | To set apart for a purpose |
| INDICATE | 8 | To point out |
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What does “Designate” mean?
Chiefly a verb meaning to appoint someone to a role, to give something a name or title, or to mark something out for a purpose. It is also an adjective placed after a noun, as in 'minister designate', for a person appointed but not yet in office.
Solving tip
NAME is the versatile four-letter answer, covering both appointing and calling. ELECT matches the adjective sense, since it too follows the noun, as in 'president elect'.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Designate"?
The most likely answer is NAME (4 letters) — To appoint, or to give a title to. Other common answers are APPOINT (7), NOMINATE (8), LABEL (5), TERM (4).
How many letters are in the answer to "Designate"?
Answers to "Designate" range from 3–8 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.