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 | ||||
| 34% | 4 | When repeated, a subtle (or sometimes not-so-subtle) comment | ||
noun • an indirect suggestion • a slight indication • a slight but appreciable amount • a just detectable amount • an indication of potential opportunity verb • drop a hint; intimate by a hint | ||||
| 20% | 6 | Satire - burlesque | ||
noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way • humorous or satirical mimicry verb • make a spoof of or make fun of • make a parody of | ||||
Subtle Satire
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
IRONY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
IRONY
Updated: October 10, 2023
Also try:
Crossword Archives
Known Letters Finder
Best Possible Answers
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
___ ball (alert)A Nobel physicist: 1925
"The ___ Woman," Linden TV movie
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| New York Times22 Sep 1987 | Across 44 | |
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
Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword
Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | American author known for his sardonic wit and biting satire | |
2 | Burgess satire, with "A"
New York Times -
23 Jul 1986 | New York Times / 23 Jul 1986 |
3 | Satire by 55 Across
New York Times -
08 Nov 1986 | New York Times / 08 Nov 1986 |
4 | Satire that exposes the irrationality of human behavior | |
5 | Senecan political satire
New York Times -
03 Dec 1988 | New York Times / 03 Dec 1988 |
6 | When repeated, a subtle (or sometimes not-so-subtle) comment
New York Times -
22 Dec 2015 | New York Times / 22 Dec 2015 |
7 | Writer of satire
New York Times -
23 Nov 1989 | New York Times / 23 Nov 1989 |
