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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 25% | 12 | Brief sensational play intended to horrify — urging old nag (anag) | |
3 | 20% | 12 | A type of play in football that involves both a running and passing play | |
Sensational Type Of Play Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MELODRAMA" which means:
- noun
- • An extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
An example sentence would be:
- • "She couldn't help but roll her eyes at the melodrama unfolding on the tv screen."
- • "The actor's exaggerated gestures only added to the melodrama of the scene."
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1 | A type of play in football that involves both a running and passing play | |
2 | Brief sensational play intended to horrify — urging old nag (anag)
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10 May 2010 | The Guardian Quick / 10 May 2010 |
3 | Histrionics — sensational play
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The Guardian Quiptic -
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04 Oct 2023 | New York Times / 04 Oct 2023 |
7 | Story or play that prioritizes sensational and emotional plotlines |
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