Metrical Units With Alternating Long And Short Syllables Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	56%	10		Metrical pattern with alternating long and short syllables
3	56%	9		Metrical structure of alternating long and short syllables

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "IAMBI" which means:

noun

• An iamb

An example sentence would be:

• "The iambi in this poem create a rhythmic pattern."
• "The iambi in his poetry added a musical quality to the verses."

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The Guardian Quick21 Aug 2015	Down 20
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