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Object Pettily Crossword Clue
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CAVIL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CAVIL
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "CAVIL" which means:
- noun
- • An evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections verb
- • Raise trivial objections
An example sentence would be:
- • "She always finds something to cavil about, no matter how well things are going."
- • "He would cavil about the smallest details, causing unnecessary delays."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| New York Times31 May 1978 | Across 55 | |
| New York Times05 Mar 1977 | Across 37 | |
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