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Tongue In Cheek Crossword Clue
There are 22 exact and 114 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
WRY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WRY
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "WRY" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Humorously sarcastic or mocking
- • Bent to one side noun
- • Distortion. verb
- • To turn (away); to swerve or deviate.
- • To divert; to cause to turn away.
- • To twist or contort (the body, face, etc.).
- • To cover; clothe; cover up; cloak; hide. adjective
- • Turned away, contorted (of the face or body).
- • Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.
- • Twisted, bent, crooked.
- • Deviating from the right direction; misdirected; out of place.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He gave a wry smile as he read the sarcastic comment."
- • "The comedian had a wry sense of humor that only a few people understood."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times03 Feb 2023 | Down 20 | |
| The Guardian Quick10 Feb 2022 | Across 20 | |
| New York Times21 May 2021 | Across 13 | |
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