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adjective satellite • morally blemished; stained or impure • spotted or blotched verb • make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically • spot, stain, or pollute | ||||||||
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adjective • (of a sound) That echoes. | ||||||||
| 32% | 11 | Humorous or absurd misuse of a word, often resulting in a nonsensical or absurd statement | ||||||
noun • the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar | ||||||||
Spotted Initially Mocking At A Clue Thats Absurd Crossword Clue
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MACULATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MACULATE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic11 Dec 2012 | Down 19 | |
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