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Penetrating Crossword Clue
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TRENCHANT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TRENCHANT
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TRENCHANT" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect
- • Characterized by or full of force and vigor
- • Clearly or sharply defined to the mind adjective
- • Fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp.
- • Keen; biting; vigorously articulate and effective; severe.
An example sentence would be:
- • "Her trenchant comments exposed the flaws in his argument."
- • "The journalist wrote a trenchant article criticizing the government's policies."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times07 Jun 2015 | Down 13 | |
| New York Times19 Feb 2011 | Down 26 | |
| New York Times09 Jan 2005 | Across 60 | |
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