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Witty Language Used To Convey Insults Or Scorn Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SATIRE which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SATIRE
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SATIRE" which means:
- noun
- • Witty language used to convey insults or scorn
- • A genre of literature and performing arts, in which shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming others
An example sentence would be:
- • "The movie is a brilliant satire on modern society."
- • "The book uses satire to critique political corruption."
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| The Guardian Speedy24 Aug 2014 | Across 15 | |
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