Diehard Of A Sort Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: MUMPSIMUS

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	35%	6		Diehard sort
3	30%	7		A diehard optimist would see the glass as...

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We think the answer is "MUMPSIMUS" which means:

noun

• A traditional notion that is obstinately held although it is unreasonable

An example sentence would be:

• "He stubbornly clung to his mumpsimus, refusing to consider any alternative viewpoints."
• "Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, he continued to spout his mumpsimus about the topic."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times01 Jun 1977	Across 33
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