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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	4		Exact Match!
2	36%	11		Without a sense of humour
3	36%	6		Author of 'Every Man in His Humour'

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "WIRY" which means:

adjective

• Of or relating to wire

adjective satellite

• Lean and sinewy
• Of hair that resembles wire in stiffness

An example sentence would be:

• "He had a wiry frame despite his advanced age."
• "The gymnast had a wiry build that allowed her to perform impressive stunts."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic26 Nov 2021	Across 15
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