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| 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | ||
adjective • Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality • Corny; overly or unbelievably sentimental | ||||
| 26% | 8 | Orchestra to transgress: more contrived for listener? | ||
noun • A symphony. • A piece or music serving as an overture, interlude or ritornello. • A small symphony orchestra. | ||||
| 24% | 10 | In a way that is contrived or put-on | ||
adverb • in an affected manner | ||||
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HOKIER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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HOKIER
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times12 Aug 2001 | Across 114 | |
| New York Times08 Jun 2000 | Down 10 | |
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