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Comical Transposition Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SPOONERISM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SPOONERISM
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SPOONERISM" which means:
- noun
- • Transposition of initial consonants in a pair of words
An example sentence would be:
- • "I couldn't stop laughing when i heard his spoonerism, 'the lord is a shoving leopard!'"
- • "She often entertains her friends with silly spoonerisms like 'i have a bone to pick with you... a pick to bone with you!'"
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times15 May 1985 | Across 63 | |
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