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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 47% | 9 | A humorous saying or expression in which a familiar proverb or well-known quotation is humorously altered or combined with a totally inappropriate or absurd idea. | |
3 | 40% | 9 | A saying or proverb from British English | |
Well Remembered Proverb Or Saying Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ADAGE" which means:
- noun
- • A condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
An example sentence would be:
- • "The adage 'actions speak louder than words' implies that actions have more meaning or impact than mere words."
- • "The adage 'a stitch in time saves nine' means that taking timely action to fix a small problem can prevent it from becoming a bigger problem."
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