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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 29% | 12 | Contrary or contrary-minded | |
| 3 | 27% | 15 | A word that has an underlying meaning that is contrary to another word but not directly contrary | |
Stand While Catching Fish On The Contrary Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
EASEL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
EASEL
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "EASEL" which means:
- noun
- • An upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
An example sentence would be:
- • "She set up her easel in the park to paint the beautiful scenery."
- • "The artist used an easel to hold the canvas while painting."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic03 Aug 2011 | Across 20 | |
| The Guardian Cryptic30 Dec 2004 | Down 23 | |
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