Boldly claims, like saying "This is definitely an anagram of 'raves'" Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Boldly claims, like saying "This is definitely an anagram of 'raves'"” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of May 17, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
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AVERS is the answer to “Boldly claims, like saying "This is definitely an anagram of 'raves'"”. It means to declare positively.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To declare positively.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: VSEAR.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Maintains”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Boldly claims, like saying "This is definitely an anagram of 'raves'"”?
AVERS, 5 letters: to declare positively.
When was “Boldly claims, like saying "This is definitely an anagram of 'raves'"” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of May 17, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with A.