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Lacking Literary Sparkle Crossword Clue
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PROSY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PROSY
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PROSY" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Lacking wit or imagination adjective
- • Unpoetic (of speech or writing); dull and unimaginative.
- • Behaving in a dull way (of a person); boring, tedious.
An example sentence would be:
- • "Her speech was long and prosy, putting everyone to sleep."
- • "The novel started off promising but quickly became prosy and dull."
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| New York Times06 May 2022 | Down 6 | |
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