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ELISIONS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ELISIONS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ELISIONS" which means:
- noun
- • Omission of a sound between two words (usually a vowel and the end of one word or the beginning of the next)
- • A deliberate act of omission
An example sentence would be:
- • "The elisions in his speech made it difficult to understand what he was saying."
- • "The poet used many elisions in his verses to create a rhythmic effect."
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| New York Times05 Mar 2022 | Down 35 | |
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