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| 3 | 34% | 12 | Sometimes known as a rug whip or rug beater | |
Thud May Be Heard But Not On A Rug Down There Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 157 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ONOMATOPOEIA which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ONOMATOPOEIA
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ONOMATOPOEIA" which means:
- noun
- • Using words that imitate the sound they denote
An example sentence would be:
- • "The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia."
- • "The poet used onomatopoeia to describe the sound of raindrops falling on the roof."
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| The Guardian Cryptic19 Aug 2015 | Across 18 | |
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