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Tips Off Zealous English Users Getting Much Angst From This Figure Of Speech Crossword Clue
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ZEUGMA which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ZEUGMA
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ZEUGMA" which means:
- noun
- • Use of a verb with two or more complements, playing on the verb's polysemy, for humorous effect
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| The Guardian Cryptic29 Apr 2004 | Down 20 | |
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