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noun • witty language used to convey insults or scorn • a genre of literature and performing arts, in which shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming others | ||||||||
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noun • United States conductor and composer (1918-1990) | ||||||||
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Candide Eg Crossword Clue
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SATIRE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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SATIRE
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times14 Apr 1989 | Down 13 | |
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