Crossword answer
RITES
5 letters · Used for 17 different clues · 36 appearances · Last seen LA Times, September 29, 2026
Letter pattern
RITES
Clues that lead to RITES
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Ceremonial acts5LA TimesSep 29, 2026
Solemn ceremonies5Thomas JosephSep 9, 2026
Ceremonial events5LA TimesSep 2, 2026
Quinceañeras, e.g.5New York TimesAug 19, 2026
Passage ceremonies5New York TimesAug 11, 2026
Ceremonies5Evening StandardJul 14, 2026
Weddings and funerals, for two5USA TodayJul 6, 2026
Custom-made ceremonies?5USA TodayJun 23, 2026
Inspired by preacher it established rituals5The IndependentJun 2, 2026
A priest performs a Catholic's last ones5Everyday Puzzles DailyMay 27, 2026
Important observances5NewsdayMar 22, 2026
Religious ceremonies5New York TimesDec 8, 2025
Rumspringas in Amish communities, e.g.5New York TimesOct 12, 2025
Keep it in reserve for formal ceremonies5Evening StandardJul 1, 2024
Scribes gathered they might be the last5The IndependentApr 2, 2024
Topless priest ruined weddings, perhaps5The IndependentJan 1, 2024
Last ___ (spiritual ceremonies)5Daily ThemedSep 27, 2023
About RITES in crosswords
RITES is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 36 times in our database across 17 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Ceremonial acts” in the LA Times crossword on September 29, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
BAKERStrudel specialist
GEODECrystal-filled rock
GLAREHarsh light
COBRAHooded snake
ANNUMPer ___ (5)
DETERDissuade
SIETEOcho menos uno
GOATSBarnyard beasts
STATECabinet department
THORNAndrocles extraction
UNIONOrganization honored on Labor Day
ERRORTrial and ___ (iterative method)
NASALLike some allergy sprays
SENORMadrid mister
Every appearance of RITES (36)
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Sep 29, 2026
Ceremonial acts · LA Times · Down
Sep 9, 2026
Solemn ceremonies · Thomas Joseph · 5 Down
Sep 2, 2026
Ceremonial events · LA Times · Down
Aug 19, 2026
Quinceañeras, e.g. · New York Times · 25 Across
Aug 11, 2026
Passage ceremonies · New York Times · 37 Across
Jul 14, 2026
Ceremonies · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Jul 6, 2026
Weddings and funerals, for two · USA Today · 31 Down
Jun 23, 2026
Custom-made ceremonies? · USA Today · 51 Down
Jun 2, 2026
Inspired by preacher it established rituals · The Independent · 10 Across
May 27, 2026
A priest performs a Catholic's last ones · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 7
Mar 22, 2026
Important observances · Newsday · Across
Feb 12, 2026
Ceremonies · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Feb 1, 2026
Solemn ceremonies · Newsday · Down
Dec 8, 2025
Religious ceremonies · New York Times · 70 Across
Oct 12, 2025
Rumspringas in Amish communities, e.g. · New York Times · 57 Across
Aug 13, 2025
Ceremonies · Eugene Sheffer · 34 Across
Feb 12, 2025
Ceremonies · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Jan 21, 2025
Ceremonies · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Sep 5, 2024
Ceremonies · Eugene Sheffer · 39 Down
Jul 1, 2024
Keep it in reserve for formal ceremonies · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Apr 2, 2024
Scribes gathered they might be the last · The Independent · 26 Across
Mar 20, 2024
Ceremonies · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Jan 1, 2024
Topless priest ruined weddings, perhaps · The Independent · 7 Down
Sep 27, 2023
Last ___ (spiritual ceremonies) · Daily Themed · 46 Down
Sep 25, 2023
Ceremonies · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Apr 5, 2023
Ceremonies · Evening Standard · 20 Down
Jul 4, 2022
Ceremonies · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Across
Feb 19, 2022
Ceremonies · Eugene Sheffer · 3 Down
Jan 17, 2022
Ceremonies · Evening Standard · 16 Down
Jun 2, 2021
Ceremonies · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Apr 7, 2021
Ceremonies · Eugene Sheffer · 46 Across
Oct 19, 2020
Ceremonies · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Jun 26, 2020
Ceremonies · Eugene Sheffer · 34 Across
Oct 11, 2018
Ceremonies · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Apr 12, 2018
Keep it in reserve for formal ceremonies · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Jan 8, 2018
Ceremonies · Evening Standard · 30 Down