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noun • a combination of two or more metaphors that together produce a ridiculous effect | ||||||||
| 60% | 9 | Witticism ... or, literally, a description of the answer to each of the four starred clues? | ||||||
noun • witty remark verb • make a comment, usually ironic | ||||||||
| 57% | 4 | "The first word of the answer to each of the six starred clues describes the number of that clue," e.g. | ||||||
noun • an indirect suggestion • a slight indication • a slight but appreciable amount • a just detectable amount • an indication of potential opportunity verb • drop a hint; intimate by a hint | ||||||||
Answer To Each Of The Six Starred Clues Literally Crossword Clue
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MIXEDMETAPHOR which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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MIXEDMETAPHOR
Updated: October 11, 2023
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