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| 1 | 99% | 14 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 42% | 12 | Abstaining or abstaining from indulgence in something | |
| 3 | 35% | 14 | Using periphrasis | |
The Periphrasis Abstaining From Skating Was Invented By 1 Down Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 153 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CIRCUMLOCUTION which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CIRCUMLOCUTION
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CIRCUMLOCUTION" which means:
- noun
- • A style that involves indirect ways of expressing things
- • An indirect way of expressing something
An example sentence would be:
- • "His speech was filled with unnecessary circumlocutions that made it hard to understand his point."
- • "The lawyer's constant use of circumlocution in the courtroom frustrated the judge."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic06 Apr 2005 | Across 1 | |
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