Turn Old When Locked Up For Comedy On The Contrary Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • an event resulting in great loss and misfortune • drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity
	30%	11		Recorded and popularized the song 'Turn! Turn! Turn!'
	noun • United States folk singer who was largely responsible for the interest in folk music in the 1960s (born in 1919)
	29%	12		Contrary or contrary-minded
	adjective • not to your liking adjective satellite • unpleasant to interact with • not agreeing with your tastes or expectations

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The Guardian Cryptic21 Sep 2016	Across 15
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