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Is Dishonest After Consuming Drink Thats An Understatement Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LITOTES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LITOTES
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "LITOTES" which means:
- noun
- • Understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary)
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| The Guardian Cryptic22 Oct 2010 | Down 17 | |
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1 | Feeling bloated or uncomfortable after consuming large quantities of food or drink | |
2 | Indigestion after wild days consuming drink
The Guardian Quiptic -
07 Nov 2005 | The Guardian Quiptic / 07 Nov 2005 |
3 | Mentally consuming before actually consuming | |
4 | Rhetorical understatement
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5 | Small amount of drink mopped up by a tissue, falsely? That's an understatement
The Guardian Cryptic -
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6 | Understatement
The Guardian Speedy -
03 Apr 2016 | The Guardian Speedy / 03 Apr 2016 |
7 | Understatement for rhetorical effect
The Guardian Speedy -
02 Mar 2014 | The Guardian Speedy / 02 Mar 2014 |
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