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1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 29% | 12 | Contrary or contrary-minded | |
3 | 28% | 8 | Belief held in the face of all contrary evidence | |
Contrary To Popular Belief Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ODDLY" which means:
- adverb
- • In a manner differing from the usual or expected
- • In a strange manner
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was oddly silent during the meeting."
- • "The painting was oddly placed on the ceiling."
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New York Times17 Sep 2000 | Across 91 | |
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