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Tricky Thing Being Contra The Speed Of Light Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ANTIC which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ANTIC
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ANTIC" which means:
- noun
- • A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement adjective satellite
- • Ludicrously odd verb
- • Act as or like a clown adjective
- • Playful, funny, absurd
- • Grotesque, incongruous.
- • Grotesque, bizarre
- • Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to greece and rome.
- • Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.
- • Designating a style of type.
- • Embossed without gilt.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She couldn't help but laugh at her brother's silly antics."
- • "The clown's antic had the entire audience roaring with laughter."
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| The Guardian Cryptic23 Apr 2014 | Down 23 | |
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