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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 39% | 7 | Losing wicket at the start, spoils period at the crease | |
3 | 32% | 6 | A term used in cricket for getting a batsman out by hitting the wicket with the ball | |
One Trying To Look Clever Gets Wicket One At Crease Out Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "WISEACRE" which means:
- noun
- • An upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments
An example sentence would be:
- • "Don't be such a wiseacre and just do your work."
- • "The wiseacre in the back of the class always has a snarky comment."
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The Guardian Cryptic17 Nov 2000 | Across 20 | |
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1 | A term used in cricket for getting a batsman out by hitting the wicket with the ball | |
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4 | How someone might look when trying to make out details | |
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7 | Someone trying to be clever (informal)
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