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Simple Witticism After Sherlock Broadcast Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "HOMESPUN" which means:
- noun
- • A rough loosely woven fabric originally made with yarn that was spun at home adjective satellite
- • Of textiles; having a rough surface
- • Characteristic of country life
- • Made of cloth spun or woven in the home adjective
- • (of yarn) spun in the home.
- • (of fabric) woven in the home.
- • (of clothing, etc.) made from homespun fabric.
- • (by extension) plain and homely; unsophisticated and unpretentious.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She wore a homespun dress that she had made herself."
- • "The cozy cabin was decorated with homespun furnishings."
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