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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 10 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 32% | 11 | Riposte | |
| 3 | 32% | 7 | Sport with terms like parry, riposte, and lunge | |
Over Refinement In Words Generating Icy Riposte Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PRECIOSITY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PRECIOSITY
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PRECIOSITY" which means:
- noun
- • The quality of being fastidious or excessively refined
An example sentence would be:
- • "Her speech was filled with preciosity and unnecessary ornate language."
- • "The poet's preciosity often made his work difficult to understand."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian Cryptic06 Dec 2007 | Across 13 | |
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