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Expression Wears Thin When Spoken Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 159 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PHRASE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PHRASE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PHRASE" which means:
- noun
- • An expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
- • A short musical passage
- • An expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
- • Dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence verb
- • Put into words or an expression
- • Divide, combine, or mark into phrases
An example sentence would be:
- • "He couldn't understand the meaning of the phrase."
- • "She carefully crafted a catchy phrase for the advertisement."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic16 May 2022 | Down 16 | |
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6 | Wears thin | |
7 | Wears thin through friction |
