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Make Light Of Sad Performance Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DOWNPLAY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DOWNPLAY
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DOWNPLAY" which means:
- verb
- • Represent as less significant or important
- • Understate the importance or quality of
An example sentence would be:
- • "He tried to downplay his role in the project."
- • "The government has been accused of downplaying the severity of the crisis."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic12 Nov 2015 | Down 20 | |
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