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Rambling Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DISCURSIVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DISCURSIVE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DISCURSIVE" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition
- • (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects adjective
- • (of speech or writing) tending to digress from the main point; rambling.
- • Using reason and argument rather than intuition.
An example sentence would be:
- • "Her essay was very discursive and lacked a clear thesis statement."
- • "The professor's lecture was disorganized and discursive, making it difficult to follow."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick23 Apr 2019 | Across 15 | |
| The Guardian Quick20 May 2004 | Down 7 | |
| New York Times20 Sep 1985 | Across 57 | |
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