Irate Cop Becomes Histrionic Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is OPERATIC which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: OPERATIC

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	31%	8		To surpass in histrionic behavior
3	31%	13		Engage in histrionic behavior

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We think the answer is "OPERATIC" which means:

adjective

• Of or relating to or characteristic of opera

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• "The opera company put on a spectacular operatic performance last night."
• "She had a stunning operatic voice that captivated the audience."

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The Guardian Cryptic10 Mar 2010	Down 7
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