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noun • British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888) • the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who was betrayed and mistreated by two of his scheming daughters | ||||
| 30% | 14 | How certain events can be simultaneously humorous and tragic | ||
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| 28% | 13 | Can result in humorous or tragic effects | ||
noun • (theater) irony that occurs when the meaning of the situation is understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play | ||||
Humorous Writer Tragic Figure Abused By Children
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LEAR which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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LEAR
Updated: October 14, 2023
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