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noun • an unintentional but embarrassing blunder | ||||
| 36% | 7 | Shows that a correction was made in error and should be ignored | ||
verb • cancel, as of a correction or deletion • direct that a matter marked for omission or correction is to be retained | ||||
| 33% | 10 | Pessimist | ||
noun • a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining | ||||
Error Made By Pessimist Surprisingly Is Ignored
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MISSTEP which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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MISSTEP
Updated: December 24, 2025
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