One may be called on to give, informally Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “One may be called on to give, informally” from the New York Times crossword of November 24, 2024? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, NOVEMBER 24, 2024
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ALUM is the answer to “One may be called on to give, informally”. It means a chemical compound.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A chemical compound.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: LAMU.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Graduate, for short”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “One may be called on to give, informally”?
ALUM, 4 letters: a chemical compound.
When was “One may be called on to give, informally” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of November 24, 2024.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with A.