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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 10 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 8 | A scholarly interjection in a scholarly text | |
3 | 25% | 15 | A word that has a meaning opposite to that of another word but not as a direct opposite | |
Direct Opposite Of A Scholarly Exercise Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ANTITHESIS" which means:
- noun
- • Exact opposite
- • The juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance
An example sentence would be:
- • "Love is the antithesis of hate."
- • "Good is the antithesis of evil."
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The Guardian Cryptic05 Jul 2010 | Down 8 | |
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