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| 2 | 36% | 6 | A kind of puppet used in puppet shows | |
| 3 | 36% | 8 | Puppet theater characterized by intricate puppet designs | |
Effective As A Striking Puppet Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PUNCHY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PUNCHY
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PUNCHY" which means:
- adjective
- • Having a punch; effective; forceful; spirited; vigorous.
- • Behaving or appearing punch drunk.
- • (of a person) being over-reactive to routine events.
- • A term used by nordic skiers (especially skate skiers) to describe groomed snow that does not support the weight of a skier, especially when the skier’s weight is all on one ski, resulting in a ski punching through the surface of the snow.
- • Short and thick; fat; paunchy
An example sentence would be:
- • "The punchy rhythm of the music got everyone on the dance floor."
- • "Her punchy remarks made everyone burst into laughter."
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| The Guardian Cryptic09 May 2013 | Down 21 | |
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