Tap, as one's successor Crossword Clue

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Tap, as one's successor Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
2. choose by or as if by divine intervention

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SUCCESSOR (noun)
1. a person who follows next in order
2. a person who inherits some title or office
TAP (verb)
1. draw from; make good use of
2. tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
TAP (noun)
1. a gentle blow
2. the sound made by a gentle blow

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
NATION

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