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Quoted By Water God A Return Of Shorts Before Long Crossword Clue
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ANAPAESTIC which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ANAPAESTIC
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ANAPAESTIC" which means:
- adjective
- • (of a metric foot) characterized by two short syllables followed by a long one
An example sentence would be:
- • "The anapaestic rhythm gives a lively and energetic feel to the poem."
- • "The anapaestic meter is often used in nursery rhymes."
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| The Guardian Cryptic31 Aug 2007 | Across 23 | |
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