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noun • a brief high-pitched buzzing or humming sound • the activeness of an energetic personality | ||||
| 33% | 8 | A witty or clever response to an insult or criticism | ||
noun • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity | ||||
| 33% | 13 | Responded to an insult with a witty comeback | ||
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Hits With A Witty Insult
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ZINGS which was last seen in the New York Times Mini crossword.
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ZINGS
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times Mini23 Mar 2020 | Down 2 | |
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