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ANACHRONISM which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ANACHRONISM
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ANACHRONISM" which means:
- noun
- • Something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred
- • An artifact that belongs to another time
- • A person who seems to be displaced in time; who belongs to another age
An example sentence would be:
- • "Using a typewriter in today's digital age is considered an anachronism."
- • "The film, set in the medieval period, contains several anachronisms, such as modern language and clothing."
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| The Guardian Quick09 Jul 2007 | Across 13 | |
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