Mr James Returned Mood Paint Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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1	99%	9		Exact Match!
2	25%	12		Mood disorder involving chronic fluctuations in mood
3	25%	13		One with a chronic mood disorder featuring numerous mood swings

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DISTEMPER" which means:

noun

• Any of various infectious viral diseases of animals
• An angry and disagreeable mood
• Paint made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder
• A painting created with paint that is made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder
• A method of painting in which the pigments are mixed with water and a binder; used for painting posters or murals or stage scenery

verb

• Paint with distemper

An example sentence would be:

• "The news of the accident distempered her father."
• "He tried to distemper his anxiety with deep breaths."

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The Guardian Cryptic02 Nov 2022	Across 10
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