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Make A Wry Face Crossword Clue

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

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199%7Exact Match!
235%7 Displaying a wry face
335%7 Making a wry face

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "GRIMACE" which means:

    noun
  • • A contorted facial expression
  • verb
  • • Contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She made a grimace when she tasted the sour lemon."
  • • "His grimace showed his disappointment at the news."

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