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Metrical Unit Crossword Clue
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IAMB which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
IAMB
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "IAMB" which means:
- noun
- • A metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables
An example sentence would be:
- • "In poetry, an iamb is a metrical foot consisting of two syllables, with the first syllable being unstressed and the second syllable stressed."
- • "The phrase 'hello world' is an example of an iamb, with the stress falling on the second syllable of each word."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian Quick20 Dec 2011 | Down 3 | |
| New York Times17 Jan 1984 | Down 10 | |
| New York Times03 Nov 1982 | Down 54 | |
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