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They Provide The Subtle Humour That Is Found In Clubs Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
IRONIES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
IRONIES
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "IRONIES" which means:
- noun
- • Witty language used to convey insults or scorn
- • Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs
- • A trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs
An example sentence would be:
- • "One of life's ironies is that the most successful people often feel empty and unsatisfied."
- • "One of the great ironies of history is that the conquerors often adopt the culture of those they conquered."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic21 Nov 2005 | Across 15 | |
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