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2 | 35% | 8 | In reference to fictional stories | |
3 | 27% | 12 | With reference to understanding literary works | |
Literary Reference Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ALLUSION" which means:
- noun
- • Passing reference or indirect mention
An example sentence would be:
- • "The novel contains numerous allusions to shakespeare's tragedies."
- • "Her speech was filled with biblical allusions."
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