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

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199%6Exact Match!
295%6Exact Match!
341%9 An overused phrase

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "CLICHE" which means:

    noun
  • • A trite or obvious remark
  • verb
  • • To use a cliché; to make up a word or a name that sounds like a cliché.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "Using that line in your speech is a cliche."
  • • "The movie was filled with cliches and predictable plot twists."

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The Guardian Quick21 Jun 2023 Across 14
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