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| 1 | 99% | 11 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 42% | 7 | Seemingly self-contradictory statement | |
| 3 | 42% | 9 | Seemingly self-contradictory figures of speech | |
Seemingly Contradictory Crossword Clue
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PARADOXICAL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PARADOXICAL
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PARADOXICAL" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true adjective
- • Having self-contradictory properties.
An example sentence would be:
- • "It is paradoxical that he claims to be a pacifist but is always starting fights."
- • "The paradoxical nature of the situation is both confusing and intriguing."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times20 Apr 1987 | Across 17 | |
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