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2 | 23% | 4 | Wordplay | |
3 | 23% | 3 | Bit of wordplay | |
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We think the answer is "WIT" which means:
- noun
- • A message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
- • Mental ability
- • A witty amusing person who makes jokes verb
- • Know, be aware of (constructed with of when used intransitively). preposition
- • Against.
- • In the company of; alongside, close to; near to.
- • In addition to; as an accessory to.
- • Used to indicate simultaneous happening, or immediate succession or consequence.
- • In support of.
- • In regard to.
- • To denote the accomplishment of cause, means, instrument, etc; – sometimes equivalent to by.
- • Using as an instrument; by means of.
- • Using as nourishment; more recently replaced by on.
- • Having, owning.
- • Affected by (a certain emotion or condition).
- • Prompted by (a certain emotion).
An example sentence would be:
- • "She is known for her quick wit and clever comebacks."
- • "He entertained the crowd with his sharp wit and humor."
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New York Times14 Aug 2014 | Across 57 | |
New York Times06 Oct 2010 | Down 34 | |
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