In name only
Crossword Clue & Answers

3 December 2021
Last seen in: The Guardian Quick

We found 7 answers for the crossword clue 'In name only', the most recent of which was seen in the The Guardian Quick.

We've seen this clue in both CRYPTIC and NON-CRYPTIC crossword publications.

We have given In name only a popularity rating of 'Very Common' because it has featured in a numerous crossword publications and has multiple answers.

In name only is a 3 word phrase featuring 12 letters.

We most recently saw this clue in 'The Guardian Quick' on Friday, 03 December 2021 with the answer being TITULAR, but the most popular answer for this clue is NOMINAL.

We've seen this clue in the following publications:

• The Guardian Quick - 3 Dec 2021
• The Mirror Classic - 9 Jun 2021
• The Mirror Classic - 5 Mar 2021
• The Sun Cryptic - 16 Nov 2020
• The Guardian Quick - 2 Nov 2019
• Irish Times Simplex Crossword - 29 Jun 2019
• The Daily Mail Quick - 26 Dec 2018
• The Daily Mail Quick - 12 Sep 2018

Definitions and usage

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• By title or repute though not in fact; "he's a doctor in name only"

Crossword Answers

6 Letters

INNAME
By title or repute though not in fact; "he's a doctor in name only"

7 Letters

NOMINAL
Existing in name only; "the nominal (or titular) head of his party"

TITULAR
Existing in name only; "the nominal (or titular) head of his party"

8 Letters

HONORARY
Given as an honor without the normal duties; "an honorary degree"

SOCALLED

TUTELARY
Providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding; "daycare that is educational and not just custodial"; "a guardian angel"; "tutelary gods"

9 Letters

NOMINALLY
In name only; "nominally he is the boss"