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Look Pleased About One Figure Of Speech Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SIMILE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SIMILE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SIMILE" which means:
- noun
- • A figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with `like' or `as')
An example sentence would be:
- • "Her eyes sparkled like diamonds, a perfect simile for her radiant beauty."
- • "He described their love as a burning flame, using simile to emphasize its intensity."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic28 Sep 2017 | Across 23 | |
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1 | A figure of speech satisfied a figure in speech
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The Guardian Cryptic -
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6 | Pleased look
New York Times -
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7 | Sound pleased, having life force to sound pleased about
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