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| 3 | 44% | 9 | Male's attempt to get behind partner's specious reasoning | |
One Given To Specious Reasoning Crossword Clue
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SOPHIST which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SOPHIST
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SOPHIST" which means:
- noun
- • Someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious
- • Any of a group of greek philosophers and teachers in the 5th century bc who speculated on a wide range of subjects
An example sentence would be:
- • "The sophist was known for his persuasive arguments."
- • "Many people considered him to be a cunning sophist."
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| The Guardian Quick01 May 2003 | Down 2 | |
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