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2 | 27% | 8 | Term for a bonus question that can be attempted after correctly answering a primary question | |
3 | 27% | 15 | A question posed in response to another question | |
Threw Out As A Question Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "POSED" which means:
- adjective
- • Arranged for pictorial purposes verb
- • To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
- • To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).
- • To constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.).
- • (in the phrase "to pose as") to falsely impersonate (another person or occupation) primarily for the purpose of accomplishing something or reaching a goal.
- • To assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude.
- • To behave affectedly in order to attract interest or admiration.
- • To interrogate; to question.
- • To question with a view to puzzling; to embarrass by questioning or scrutiny; to bring to a stand.
- • To ask (someone) questions; to interrogate.
- • To puzzle, non-plus, or embarrass with difficult questions.
- • To perplex or confuse (someone).
An example sentence would be:
- • "The posed question was difficult to answer."
- • "The model struck a posed stance for the photoshoot."
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New York Times08 Apr 2007 | Across 45 | |
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