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Which May Not Be What It Sounds Like Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 181 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HOMOPHONE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HOMOPHONE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HOMOPHONE" which means:
- noun
- • Two words are homophones if they are pronounced the same way but differ in meaning or spelling or both (e.g. bare and bear)
An example sentence would be:
- • "Can you think of any homophones for the word 'meet'?"
- • "The words 'air' and 'heir' are homophones."
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| The Guardian Cryptic11 May 2020 | Down 16 | |
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