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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 32% | 11 | Humorous or absurd misuse of a word, often resulting in a nonsensical or absurd statement | |
3 | 29% | 6 | Playwright associated with the Theater of the Absurd | |
Playwright Of The Absurd Crossword Clue
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IONESCO which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
IONESCO
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "IONESCO" which means:
- noun
- • French dramatist (born in romania) who was a leading exponent of the theater of the absurd (1912-1994)
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