Tale Intended To Arouse Pity Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 13, 2023

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	noun • a sentimental story (or drama) of personal distress; designed to arouse sympathy
	42%	10		In a manner that is deserving of or likely to arouse dislike or pity
	adverb • in a wretched manner
	34%	7		Intended to arouse love or desire
	adjective satellite • expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance

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The Guardian Quick27 Oct 2015	Down 5
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5	Pitiful tale told to arouse sympathy The Guardian Quick - 19 Nov 2011	The Guardian Quick / 19 Nov 2011
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7	Poet who wrote "All pity is self-pity" New York Times - 11 Aug 2012	New York Times / 11 Aug 2012