Clues for the word "ESPOUSAL"
We've had 19 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 22 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on April 21, 2026.
Definition of espousal
- n. - The act of espousing or betrothing; especially, in the plural, betrothal; plighting of the troths; a contract of marriage; sometimes, the marriage ceremony.
- n. - The uniting or allying one's self with anything; maintenance; adoption; as, the espousal of a quarrel.
Referring Clues
- Advocacy
- Adoption of a cause
- Taking up of a cause
- Wedding ceremony
- Marriage ceremony
- Favourable reception
- Assumption that when borders cease to exist, despot must fall
- Acceptance with approval
- Adoption (of a cause) - USA's pole (anag)
- Championship engagement?
- Marriage or adoption
- Advocacy as America enters slippery slope
- States accepted by Poles, perhaps, for adoption
- Organising Sue's opal wedding
- Support for marriage
- Poles ordered to cross country for engagement
- Backing, support
- Slippery slope, embracing America's Act of Union?
- Adoption by Poles wandering around the States
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - April 21, 2026
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - June 10, 2017
- Guardian Prize - May 06, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - May 13, 2016
- USA Today - December 15, 2015
- Guardian Quick - December 12, 2015
- Guardian Speedy - November 15, 2015
- Universal - November 04, 2014
- Guardian Cryptic - August 08, 2014
- Guardian Quick - February 06, 2014
- Guardian Cryptic - July 19, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - June 29, 2012
- Guardian Cryptic - March 08, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - October 20, 2010
- New York Times - July 24, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - December 17, 2008
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - December 02, 2007
- LA Times Sunday - July 09, 2006
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - May 09, 2005
- Guardian Quick - March 17, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - May 01, 2000
- Guardian Cryptic - December 05, 1999