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Shaggy Dog Story Woollen Thread Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is YARN which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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noun

• the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

• a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving

verb

• tell or spin a yarn

37%8 Opposite of a shaggy-dog story
noun

• a one-line joke

37%4 A shaggy dog story is a long one
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

• activity characterized by good humor

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

• a triviality not to be taken seriously

verb

• tell a joke; speak humorously

• act in a funny or teasing way

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