Unnatural Sounding Crossword Clue

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	adjective satellite • artificially formal
	22%	15		Tendency to overemphasize the 'correct' pronunciation of a word to the point of sounding unnatural
	noun • Nonstandard language use that results from the over-application of a perceived prescriptive rule. • A nonstandard form so used.
	21%	10		In a manner that is conspicuously unnatural or artificial
	adverb • in an affected manner

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New York Times26 May 2003	Down 45
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