Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letters | Answer | Clue | ||
| 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • witty language used to convey insults or scorn • incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs • a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs | ||||
| 27% | 11 | Literary works with episodic and often satirical narrative | ||
No meanings yet for this word...
| ||||
| 26% | 13 | His satirical poem 'The Dunciad' attacked his literary enemies | ||
noun • English poet and satirist (1688-1744) | ||||
Satirical Literary Device
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
IRONY which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
IRONY
Updated: September 1, 2025
Also try:
Crossword Archives
Known Letters Finder
Best Possible Answers
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
PursuitTradesperson's vehicle
Irate outbursts
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Cross Atlantic16 Jul 2025 | Across 13 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
| ||
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Her novel 'Territorial Rights' is a satirical portrayal of the literary world | |
2 | His satirical poem 'The Dunciad' attacked his literary enemies | |
3 | Literary device
New York Times -
12 Mar 1980 | New York Times / 12 Mar 1980 |
4 | Literary device much used by O. Henry
New York Times -
25 Feb 2013 | New York Times / 25 Feb 2013 |
5 | Literary device that revises a previously established narrative, for short
New York Times -
15 Aug 2023 | New York Times / 15 Aug 2023 |
6 | Literary device used to address plot inconsistencies
New York Times -
08 Jan 2017 | New York Times / 08 Jan 2017 |
7 | O. Henry literary device
New York Times -
10 Mar 2009 | New York Times / 10 Mar 2009 |