Officially forbidden Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Officially forbidden” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of March 22, 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, MARCH 22, 2026
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ILLEGAL is the answer to “Officially forbidden”. It means a person who enters a country without authorization.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A person who enters a country without authorization.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: LGIELLA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with I and ends with L.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Officially forbidden”?
ILLEGAL, 7 letters: a person who enters a country without authorization.
When was “Officially forbidden” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of March 22, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with I.