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| 99% | 10 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way verb • make a travesty of | ||||
| 46% | 8 | In dire straits | ||
adjective satellite • marked by poverty befitting a beggar • (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt | ||||
| 46% | 5 | In dire straits | ||
adjective satellite • lacking funds | ||||
Dire Straits Event Has No New Time For Parodies
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TRAVESTIES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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TRAVESTIES
Updated: October 14, 2023
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