Spooners Cleverly Ignoring Old Eastern Riposte Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is RESPONSE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: RESPONSE

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	37%	9		Fla. city for spooners?
3	36%	8		The act of ignoring or ignoring someone completely

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "RESPONSE" which means:

noun

• A result
• A bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent
• A statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
• The manner in which something is greeted
• A phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister
• The speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
• The manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals

An example sentence would be:

• "She smiled in response to his compliment."
• "The students' response to the question was enthusiastic."

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The Guardian Cryptic26 Aug 2021	Down 16
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