Gives kudos to Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Gives kudos to” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of April 26, 2026? It has 7 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, APRIL 26, 2026
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PRAISES is the answer to “Gives kudos to”. It means to express approval or admiration of.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
To express approval or admiration of.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: RSPISAE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with P and ends with S.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Gives kudos to”?
PRAISES, 7 letters: to express approval or admiration of.
When was “Gives kudos to” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of April 26, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with P.