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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 10 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 11 | Equivocal language — dupes a bloke (anag) | |
3 | 31% | 6 | Least equivocal | |
Sarcastic Equivocal Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BACKHANDED" which means:
- adjective
- • (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke adjective satellite
- • Roundabout or ambiguous verb
- • To execute a backhand stroke or throw
- • To slap with the back of one's hand adverb
- • In a backhanded manner.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She gave him a backhanded compliment, saying his dress looked good considering how bad he usually looked."
- • "His backhanded apology was not sincere and only made the situation worse."
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New York Times11 Apr 1983 | Down 30 | |
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