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Approach Game With Attempt At Humour Taken The Wrong Way Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is RUNUP which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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99%5Exact Match!
noun

• a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time

• the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed

76%5Approach game with attempt at humour taken the wrong way
noun

• a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time

36%11 Without a sense of humour
adverb

• in a humorless manner

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The Guardian Cryptic04 Dec 2012 Down 23
The Guardian Cryptic04 Dec 2012 Down 23
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