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noun • a sentimental story (or drama) of personal distress; designed to arouse sympathy | ||||||||
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Tory Boss May Make An Attempt To Elicit Sympathy Crossword Clue
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SOBSTORY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SOBSTORY
Updated: October 14, 2023
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Similar Clues
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1 | Abbreviation for a gaming term, meaning 'boss versus boss' | |
2 | A technique used in redirect examination to elicit sympathy from the jury | |
3 | Excuse meant to elicit sympathy
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12 May 2020 | New York Times / 12 May 2020 |
4 | It may elicit a 6-Down
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05 Feb 2014 | New York Times / 05 Feb 2014 |
5 | Road sign that may elicit a groan
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13 Jan 2013 | New York Times / 13 Jan 2013 |
6 | Tale of woe told to elicit sympathy
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28 Nov 2023 | The Guardian Quick / 28 Nov 2023 |
7 | What a public scene may elicit
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16 Jan 2014 | New York Times / 16 Jan 2014 |
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