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Ironic Crossword Clue
There are 5 exact and 188 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
WRY which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WRY
Updated: October 28, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "WRY" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Humorously sarcastic or mocking
- • Bent to one side noun
- • Distortion. verb
- • To turn (away); to swerve or deviate.
- • To divert; to cause to turn away.
- • To twist or contort (the body, face, etc.).
- • To cover; clothe; cover up; cloak; hide. adjective
- • Turned away, contorted (of the face or body).
- • Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.
- • Twisted, bent, crooked.
- • Deviating from the right direction; misdirected; out of place.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He gave a wry smile as he read the sarcastic comment."
- • "The comedian had a wry sense of humor that only a few people understood."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| Telegraph Quick29 Oct 2023 | Across 10 | |
| The Guardian Quick16 Nov 2019 | Down 5 | |
| The Guardian Quick23 Apr 2013 | Across 21 | |
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