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Unintentional Confusion Of One Word With Another By Someone In A Sheridan Play Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 131 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
MALAPROPISM which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MALAPROPISM
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "MALAPROPISM" which means:
- noun
- • The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
An example sentence would be:
- • "Her frequent malapropisms always left the audience in stitches."
- • "The politician's speech was filled with malapropisms that made him a laughingstock."
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| The Guardian Quick19 May 2018 | Across 1 | |
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