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Chopping Up Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 89 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
MINCING which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MINCING
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "MINCING" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Affectedly dainty or refined verb
- • To make less; make small.
- • To lessen; diminish; to diminish in speaking; speak of lightly or slightingly; minimise.
- • To effect mincingly.
- • To cut into very small pieces; to chop fine.
- • To suppress or weaken the force of
- • To say or utter vaguely, not directly or frankly
- • To affect; to pronounce affectedly or with an accent.
- • To walk with short steps; to walk in a prim, affected manner.
- • To act or talk with affected nicety; to affect delicacy in manner. noun
- • The act by which something is minced. adjective
- • Affectedly dainty.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He took small, mincing steps as he walked across the room."
- • "She spoke with a mincing tone, carefully choosing each word."
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| New York Times16 May 2002 | Down 8 | |
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