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| 46% | 5 | Purple __ (excessively ornate writing) | ||||||
noun • ordinary writing as distinguished from verse • matter of fact, commonplace, or dull expression | ||||||||
| 37% | 9 | Engaged in excessively ornate style of writing | ||||||
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Excessively Ornate Writing Crossword Clue
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PURPLEPROSE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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PURPLEPROSE
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times03 Sep 2019 | Across 17 | PURPLEPROSE |
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