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Accurate Misprint Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LITERAL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LITERAL
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LITERAL" which means:
- adjective
- • Limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text noun
- • A mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind adjective satellite
- • Being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
- • Without interpretation or embellishment
- • Avoiding embellishment or exaggeration (used for emphasis)
An example sentence would be:
- • "He interpreted her words in their literal sense."
- • "The storm did not hit the town, but its impact was taken in the literal sense."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic23 Aug 2016 | Down 17 | |
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