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| 3 | 35% | 10 | Convert a non-literal statement into a literal statement | |
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LETTERS which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LETTERS
Updated: February 19, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "LETTERS" which means:
- noun
- • The literary culture
- • Scholarly attainment verb
- • To print, inscribe, or paint letters on something.
- • (scholastic) to earn a varsity letter (award).
An example sentence would be:
- • "I need to write a few letters before i go to bed."
- • "She received a package full of love letters from her admirer."
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6 | The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests. | |
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