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Compiler Self Effacing Keeps No Record Of Artistic Study Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ICONOLOGY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ICONOLOGY

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noun

• the branch of art history that studies visual images and their symbolic meaning (especially in social or political terms)

37%4Self-effacing
adjective satellite

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• very docile

• evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant

37%3Self-effacing
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• a quick throw

adjective satellite

• short

• wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

verb

• start suddenly, as from fright

• throw quickly

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