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Literary Device Crossword Clue
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IRONY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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IRONY
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times15 Sep 2003 | Down 31 | |
| New York Times28 Aug 1996 | Down 44 | |
| New York Times25 Jun 1989 | Down 42 | |
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