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noun • a used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads verb • use again in altered form • give new treads to (a tire) | ||||||||
| 31% | 6 | Hackneyed idea, plot etc | ||||||
noun • a trite or obvious remark | ||||||||
| 29% | 9 | A critique or analysis of a work of art or literature involving stereotypical or hackneyed elements | ||||||
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Hackneyed Work Based On An Old Idea Crossword Clue
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RETREAD which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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RETREAD
Updated: October 11, 2023
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1 | A critique or analysis of a work of art or literature involving stereotypical or hackneyed elements | |
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